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Fundraising Development Support for Tees Valley Artists of the Year 2025

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Nov 2025 at 11:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government authority based in Darlington, has concluded the procurement process under the title "Fundraising Development Support for Tees Valley Artists of the Year 2025". This contract falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research and development, as well as broader business services. Located within the UKC1 region, the procurement followed a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold status, and was awarded to 117 Consulting Limited. The contract began on 1st May 2025 and runs through to 30th April 2026, with a possible extension to 2027 contingent on certain conditions being met.

This opportunity can significantly enhance business growth for companies capable of delivering comprehensive fundraising and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in research and development or business consultancy. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in supporting cultural projects, especially those focused on artist development, are ideally positioned to benefit from engaging with similar procurement opportunities. The awarded contract showcases how businesses with niche expertise in fundraising for the arts can effectively serve public authority needs, leveraging such contracts for long-term engagement and sector visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fundraising Development Support for Tees Valley Artists of the Year 2025

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Group, have awarded a contract to 117 Consulting Limited to provide fundraising support to the 5 Artists of the Year 2025 (and 5 artists in 2026 if the contract is extended).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076782-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

117 CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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