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TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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ContractTermination

16 Apr 2026 at 11:58

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

10 Nov 2025 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Music Festivals Business Support Programme contract, titled TVCA-PROC-0641, was initiated by Tees Valley Combined Authority based at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the public authority category for sub-central government and concerns the services industry, specifically targeting marketing, brand, audience development and infrastructure support for music festivals across the Tees Valley region. The contract was awarded on 10th November 2025 to Counterculture Partnership LLP and concluded on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition.

The tender presents business growth opportunities in the realm of research consultancy services, particularly for small to medium enterprises specialising in marketing, audience development, and infrastructure enhancement related to music festivals. Counterculture Partnership LLP, a service provider experienced in skills and network growth, and resource development, was awarded the contract following a direct procurement approach by Tees Valley Combined Authority. Businesses with expertise in these areas may find future opportunities within similar tenders valuable, as the programme aims to strengthen the regional music festival scene, offering potential for new collaborations and service delivery innovations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') would like to advise a contract has been awarded to Counterculture LLP for the delivery of services in Marketing, Brand & Audience Development, Skills & Network Growth, and Infrastructure & Resource Development to support and strengthen music festivals across the Tees Valley. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=993258187

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034671-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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