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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

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Knowledge Train Limited for the delivery of a professional development module, focusing on upskilling and advancing the capabilities of the North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub team and its partners. This procurement process falls under the services category and was conducted through a direct procurement method under the threshold, thus not requiring competition. The contract, identified as TVCA-PROC-0691, was awarded on 10th December 2025, and has a contract period starting from 19th January 2026 to 26th March 2026, with a potential extension until 30th September 2026. Located in Darlington, this initiative is part of the public authority sub-central government classification within the UK, with the primary aim of enhancing professional development services related to research and consultancy.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in educational services and professional development, to further engage with public sector projects aimed at enhancing skills relevant to the growing demand for net zero capabilities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like Knowledge Train Limited, which was selected for this project, are ideally suited to deliver such specialised training services. The process underscores the importance of innovative and agile approaches in responding to sector-specific training needs. Businesses with capabilities in developing and delivering modular training can leverage such opportunities to establish valuable connections with governmental and sub-regional authorities, fostering growth and expansion within the public sector market.

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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 intend to award 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=1000961589

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06005d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000800-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£9,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
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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