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TVCA-PROC-0710 - Clean Energy Workforce Evidence and Skills Mapping

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 Jan 2026 at 12:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has recently awarded a contract to Little Lion Research Ltd for the project titled "Clean Energy Workforce Evidence and Skills Mapping." This initiative falls under the research services industry category and aims to gather comprehensive regional workforce data across six MCA areas, projecting workforce trends to 2030 and 2050. Located in Darlington, the contracting authority operates from Teesside Airport Business Suite. The procurement process was concluded using a direct method, noted for being below threshold and undertaken without competition. Initially, on 21 January 2026, the contract documents were signed, marking its formal activation on 2 February 2026. The contract is scheduled to end on 31 March 2026, with a total value of £48,200. This procurement process reflects the award stage of the tender.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in data collation, workforce analysis, and policy recommendations in the clean energy sector. It is particularly suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research facilities adept in regional data synthesis and policy advisory services. Engaging in such projects could offer growth avenues by facilitating collaborations with public authorities and expanding service offerings into dynamic and future-focused sectors like clean energy. Additionally, the geographical focus on areas within the UK, such as the UKC1 and UKE regions, highlights potential for local business engagement and regional economic development through enhanced workforce planning and skills mapping initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0710 - Clean Energy Workforce Evidence and Skills Mapping

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') will be awarding a contract to Little Lion Research Ltd: Provider to collate and catalogue regional workforce data across six MCA areas (with 2030/2050 projections), produce a Key Research Questions coverage matrix with confidence levels, provide actionable recommendations for data alignment and policy, and deliver a concise final report summarising key findings." To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015191675

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014480-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£48,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

LITTLE LION RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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