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TVCA-PROC-0691 - Professional Development Module Delivery

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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ContractTermination

01 Apr 2026 at 07:06

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, United Kingdom. The process involved the delivery of professional development modules, falling under the services industry category, specifically research and development consultancy services. The contract, titled "TVCA-PROC-0691 - Professional Development Module Delivery," has reached the award stage, with Knowledge Train Limited being the supplier. The period for the active contract was set from 19th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with potential renewal extending until 30th September 2026. The procurement was executed via a direct method, being below threshold and conducted without competition, focusing on supporting upskilling and professional development for the North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub Development team and partners.

This tender can foster business growth by providing SMEs like Knowledge Train Limited opportunities to deliver specialised training services. Businesses in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on research and development, professional development, and upskilling initiatives, are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. The contract offers a chance to collaborate with regional development initiatives, harnessing business expertise to drive improvements in team capabilities, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and expansion within the public sector. Renewable clauses based on unforeseen circumstances allow flexibility for the supplier to manage and extend service delivery without monetary increases, providing stability in service provision amidst unpredictable challenges.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06005c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030072-2026
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

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
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20254 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
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
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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

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