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TVCA-PROC-0705 - Visit Tees Valley Website Migration & Development Pre-Tender Market Engagement

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is initiating a procurement process for the migration and development of a Visit Tees Valley standalone website. This procurement is within the advertising and marketing services industry category, and it is currently in the planning stage with a pre-tender market engagement scheduled to conclude on 15th January 2026. Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, the procurement process seeks to engage digital agencies to bolster the region's Destination Management Organisation. The planned contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, offering businesses an opportunity to be involved in an impactful regional project.

This tender provides significant opportunities for digital agencies specialising in website migration and development, particularly those experienced in advertising and marketing services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and have a strong portfolio in tourism or regional development projects will find this opportunity well-suited for expansion in the Tees Valley region and beyond. Leveraging strong capabilities in digital engagement strategies could be pivotal in shaping the future visibility and attractiveness of the Visit Tees Valley initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0705 - Visit Tees Valley Website Migration & Development Pre-Tender Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is conducting this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) to inform of the potential procurement of an A Visit Tees Valley (VTV), the Destination Management Organisation for the Tees Valley region, digital agencies for the migration and development of a standalone Visit Tees Valley website. A Contract value or Term will be decided after the PTME. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Advertising-and-marketing-services./U2DSV27Y5Y To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U2DSV27Y5Y

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority is conducting this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) to inform of the potential procurement of an A Visit Tees Valley (VTV), the Destination Management Organisation for the Tees Valley region, digital agencies for the migration and development of a standalone Visit Tees Valley website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082932-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement mailbox
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325792600

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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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