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R087 - Middlesbrough Place Strategy and Investment Prospectus Development

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, initiated a procurement process titled "R087 - Middlesbrough Place Strategy and Investment Prospectus Development." The contract, linked to business services like law, marketing, and consulting under the CPV classification 79000000, focuses on developing a strategy and prospectus for Middlesbrough's investment opportunities. The procurement, in the completion stage, followed a "Below threshold - unknown" method, commencing with the contract signed on 26th January 2026 and concluding by 30th September 2026. This initiative, located in the UKC12 region, saw its contract awarded to Brave Partnership Limited on the 2nd of February 2026, offering a contract value of £25,000 (gross amount: £30,000).

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses involved in strategic consulting and development services, especially those looking to expand their footprint in public sector engagements. Companies with expertise in business services, including law, marketing, and consulting, would find this contract particularly beneficial given its focus on strategy and investment in the Middlesbrough area. The procurement suited large-scale organisations like Brave Partnership Limited, demonstrating potential for substantial growth through collaboration with local councils on impactful regional projects.

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Notice Title

R087 - Middlesbrough Place Strategy and Investment Prospectus Development

Notice Description

A contract for the engagement phase of the Middlesbrough Place Strategy and Investment Prospectus Development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008825-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BRAVE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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