TVCA-PROC-0693 - Digital Marketing Transformer

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

19 Jun 2026 at 08:35

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, initiated a procurement process titled "Digital Marketing Transformer." This public procurement, classified under the marketing management consultancy services industry, was aimed at providing digital marketing business support for micro visitor economy businesses. The procurement was conducted using a below threshold, limited competition method, with a request for quotes. The initial stage saw the contract awarded to The Social Co Academy, a small to medium-size enterprise (SME) based in Durham. The contract commenced on 19th January 2026 and was initially scheduled to conclude on 18th June 2026 but was subject to termination upon completion. The final value of the contract amounted to £127,500 GBP, with the option to extend for an additional six months.

This public procurement contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in digital marketing and consultancy services, particularly those targeting the micro visitor economy sector. Companies equipped to provide specialized digital marketing solutions could benefit from such collaborations, gaining exposure and experience in working with public authorities. Moreover, SMEs that can deliver innovative and efficient marketing services are well-suited to compete in this arena, especially considering the authority's willingness to engage through limited competitive processes, thereby streamlining market entry for emerging companies. Such contracts not only foster business growth but also enhance competencies in serving the public sector's evolving digital demands.

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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/057850-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20265 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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