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 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 15:17

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 09:10

Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority, functioning as a sub-central government public authority, has successfully awarded a contract for the TVCA Digital Transport Programme. This procurement process, representing the award stage, focuses on acquiring services to appraise an Intelligent Transport Full Business Case. Located in Darlington, UK, the procurement utilised an open, below-threshold competition method. The contract was awarded on 4th June 2026, and the service provision commenced on 8th June 2026, with a potential extension option in January 2027. The main procurement category is services, specifically business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in intelligent transport systems. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, was successfully awarded to Nicander Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Billingham. This process could inspire interest from similar organisations capable of offering independent technical and strategic input. Participants had the chance to compete in a fair, open competition, with the criteria favouring both quality and price. Enterprises that excel in providing evidence-based and robust solutions aligning with governmental frameworks stand to gain considerably from participating in such tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

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) have awarded a contract for 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).

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06032c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053002-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 8 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICANDER

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