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TVCA-PROC-0691 - Professional Development Module Delivery

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has successfully completed a procurement process for the project titled "TVCA-PROC-0691 - Professional Development Module Delivery." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically research and development consultancy services, and is located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement was in the award stage as of 6th January 2026, with the direct procurement method being utilised below the competition threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 15th December 2025, and the contract period beginning on 19th January 2026 and ending on 31st March 2026. There is a provision for time extension if required, subject to certain conditions being met.

This contract creates opportunities for businesses involved in professional development and modular training services, offering a chance to work with public authorities like the Tees Valley Combined Authority. Knowledge Train Limited, a company classified as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for SMEs to engage in and benefit from such government contracts. Businesses with expertise in the development of training modules aimed at upskilling and professional development could greatly benefit from similar opportunities, especially those capable of serving regional government and public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0691 - Professional Development Module Delivery

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') on behalf of North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub Development have awarded a contract to knowledge Train Limited for the delivery of modular training to support upskilling and professional development within the Hub team and the Hub's partners. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004447231

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06005c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000799-2026
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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOWLEDGE TRAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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