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R084 - Wayfinding Next Steps

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

26 Jan 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed the award for a contract titled "R084 - Wayfinding Next Steps," focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement, categorized under services, is located in the UKC12 region, specifically targeting Middlesbrough Town Centre. The contract, awarded directly without competition due to its below-threshold value, was awarded on 23rd January 2026 and will run from 1st February 2026 to 31st May 2026. This initiative aims to advance the Wayfinding Strategy by fostering knowledge and relationships among internal and external stakeholders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development services, particularly those with experience in wayfinding or urban development strategies. SMEs, especially those with existing ties or interest in Middlesbrough Town Centre, would be well-positioned to engage with similar future opportunities. The involvement of Air Design Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) from London, highlights the suitability for similar-sized organisations to leverage such procurement processes for business expansion and collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Title

R084 - Wayfinding Next Steps

Notice Description

A contract is required to appoint the supplier to support with the next steps in the Wayfinding Strategy to allow MBC to gain knowledge of Middlesbrough Town Centre and develop relations with internal and external stakeholders. Due to the work that the supplier has undertaken to date it is felt that the supplier's continued involvement in the project is critical to its success.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ef1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006806-2026
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 May 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR DESIGN

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