Tender

TVCA-PROC-0753 - TVCA Digital Transport Programme - Services to Appraise an Intelligent Transport Full Business Case

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 10:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is actively seeking a Subject Matter Expert for its Digital Transport Programme to appraise the Full Business Case. This procurement, titled "TVCA Digital Transport Programme – Services to Appraise an Intelligent Transport Full Business Case," falls under the industry category of business services encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, the tender is in the active stage, with the final date for submissions set for 11 May 2026, while enquiries can be made until 1 May 2026. With an open competition procurement method, the process is tailored for businesses below the financial threshold, also allowing electronic submissions.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for firms specialising in consultancy and technical advisory services to engage with the public sector. The contract is priced at £60,000 gross, aiming to support strategic and technical evaluations aligned with government frameworks. Businesses with expertise in Intelligent Transport Systems and those able to provide independent assessments and validate methodologies within the required timeframes will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from an initial contract period between June to July 2026, with an option for extension, fostering long-term engagement and business expansion in digital transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0753 - TVCA Digital Transport Programme - Services to Appraise an Intelligent Transport Full Business Case

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking to procure the services of an Intelligent Transport Systems Subject Matter Expert to support the development, review, and assurance of the Digital Transport Programme Full Business Case. The appointed supplier will provide independent technical and strategic input to ensure that the FBC is robust, evidence-based, and aligned with HM Treasury Green Book (2026) guidance and public sector governance expectations (TVCA Assurance Framework). To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z43U62WJ8T 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.

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/037465-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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