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TVCA-PROC-0603 - UKSPF Tees Valley Programme (2022 - 2026) Evaluation

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, has concluded its procurement process for an evaluation consultancy service titled "TVCA-PROC-0603 - UKSPF Tees Valley Programme (2022 - 2026) Evaluation." The location for the contracting process is Darlington, UK. This procurement, which was executed using a limited competition method, reached the contract award stage on 4th February 2026 and has been awarded to Kada Research Limited. The contract involves services and has a total gross value of £180,000. The contract term begins on 5th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2026, with an option for a one-year extension.

This procurement provides notable opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those operating as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Kada Research Limited. The contract's scope involving the evaluation of the UKSPF Tees Valley Programme could attract companies with expertise in public sector consultancy and regional development evaluations. The potential for contract extension suggests opportunities for sustained engagement, allowing businesses to deepen their influence within the public sector landscape in the North East of England.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0603 - UKSPF Tees Valley Programme (2022 - 2026) Evaluation

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract to Kada Research Limited to supply and deliver UKSPF Tees Valley Programme (2022 - 2026) Evaluation. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011804787

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06470e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010019-2026
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 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
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

KADA RESEARCH

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