Planning

TVCA-PROC-0753 - Digital Transport Full Business Case Appraisal Services - Pre-Tender Market Engagement

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, UK. This tender, titled "TVCA-PROC-0753 - Digital Transport Full Business Case Appraisal Services - Pre-Tender Market Engagement", falls under the industry category of business services covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement seeks to engage suppliers for independent appraisal services concerning a Digital Transport Full Business Case. Key dates include a scheduled milestone due by 23rd January 2026, with the full business case anticipated for completion by April 2026. The methodology aligns with HM Treasury’s Green Book and TVCA’s Assurance Framework.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses offering consulting and appraisal services, especially those experienced in digital and technology-led transport interventions. Companies adept at providing comprehensive appraisal methodologies and meeting crucial delivery timelines could find this tender conducive to business growth. It is notably suited for enterprises that can assess commercial models, indicative costs, and deliver robust appraisal services critical to achieving the project requirements. Engaging in this pre-tender exercise allows businesses to influence potential procurement scopes and express their queries or considerations, positioning themselves advantageously for future procurement phases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0753 - Digital Transport Full Business Case Appraisal Services - Pre-Tender Market Engagement

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide independent appraisal services for a Digital Transport Full Business Case (FBC) currently under development. The FBC is expected to be completed by April 2026 and will require independent appraisal to confirm compliance with HM Treasury's Green Book, TVCA's Assurance Framework, and the requirements of the TVCA Digital Transport Delivery Programme, prior to consideration for approval and decision-making. Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: *Understand the market's appetite to participate in a potential future procurement for independent appraisal services *Validate potential appraisal methodologies and approaches, particularly in relation to digital and technology-led transport interventions *Understand the capacity of the market to deliver appraisal services within the required timescales *Identify key risks and dependencies associated with procuring and delivering an independent appraisal on the programme critical path *Understand indicative costs, commercial models, and delivery considerations *Provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries, assumptions, or points of consideration in advance of any potential procurement exercise For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/??notice-title??/422AVJ3CZ8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/422AVJ3CZ8 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Business-services:-law%2C-marketing%2C-consulting%2C-recruitment%2C-printing-and-security./422AVJ3CZ8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/422AVJ3CZ8

Planning Information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/??notice-title??/422AVJ3CZ8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/422AVJ3CZ8 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06032c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002007-2026
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 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
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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