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TVCA-PROC-0693 - Digital Marketing Transformer

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Feb 2026 at 14:05

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26 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract under the title "TVCA-PROC-0693 - Digital Marketing Transformer" for providing a Digital Marketing Business Support Programme targeting Micro Visitor Economy Businesses. This procurement falls within the services category, focusing on marketing management consultancy services. The procurement process concluded at the award stage on 4th February 2026, with The Social Co Academy as the successful supplier. The public authority utilised a below-threshold Request for Quote procedure with limited competition due to the procurement's specifics. The contract was signed on 4th February 2026 and commenced on 5th February 2026, spanning until 18th June 2026, with potential extensions up to 18th December 2026. The project takes place in the Teesside area within the UKC13 region, offering a total gross contract value of £153,000.00.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital marketing and business consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on supporting the visitor economy. Small to medium enterprises with capabilities in comprehensive digital marketing strategies would find this contract suits their capabilities. The economic scope and potential extensions provide room for long-term business development and networking within the Tees Valley region. With the procurement method having been a below-threshold competition, businesses with agile and competitive proposals were more likely to succeed, highlighting the importance of tailored solutions fitting the buyer’s specific requirements.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0693 - Digital Marketing Transformer

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') have awarded a contract to The Social Co Academy for the provision of the Digital Marketing Transformer - Digital Marketing Business Support Programme for Micro Visitor Economy Businesses. A below threshold Request for Quote procedure was utilised. The contract was signed on 4th February 2026, however, the commencement date is 19th January 2026. There was an internal delay to signing the contract. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011852566

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ee5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010023-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£127,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 18 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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

THE SOCIAL CO ACADEMY

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