Fundraising Development Support for Tees Valley Artists of the Year 2025

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

30 Apr 2026 at 11:43

Award

25 Nov 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Tees Valley Combined Authority, identified as a public authority within the sub-central government category, focused on providing fundraising development support for the Tees Valley Artists of the Year 2025. This tender, referencing ID TVCA-PROC-0547, was initiated under legal provisions from the 2023 legislation. The procurement was conducted directly below the threshold without competition, culminating in the contract award to 117 Consulting Limited. While the initial contract period runs from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026, there is an option to extend by 12 months if certain conditions, such as the successful delivery of services and availability of secured funding, are met. The contract was formally signed on 1 May 2025, with implementation stretching across the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in research and development services and consultancy, as well as those within the broader business services sector, including marketing and legal consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically those with experience in assisting cultural initiatives, are well-suited to engage with similar contracts emerging from Tees Valley Combined Authority. The tender process reflects a focused procurement method, offering streamlined avenues for qualified consultants and service providers to secure government contracts that support artistic development projects, thus contributing to their portfolio expansion and presence within the arts sector in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039861-2026
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

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
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20251 years 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

117 CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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