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Tees Valley Specialist Business Workshops

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Stockton on Tees Borough Council, which has awarded a contract for the "Tees Valley Specialist Business Workshops" to ENTERPRISE MADE SIMPLE LTD. This contract focuses on delivering specialist business support for early-stage and start-up businesses, falling under the services category of education and training. The council's address is in Stockton on Tees, UK, and the procurement process was concluded with an award date of 9th February 2026. The process, conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, was below the threshold, and the contract commenced on 26th November 2025, set to conclude on 31st March 2026, at a value of £35,000 (excluding VAT) with an overall gross amount of £42,000.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses with strengths in delivering tailored business support to nascent companies. Enterprises that specialise in education and training services are well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The nature of this direct procurement suggests potential for collaboration with public authorities like Stockton on Tees Borough Council, offering businesses a chance to bolster their portfolio in government contracts while supporting regional economic development initiatives in the Tees Valley area.

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Notice Title

Tees Valley Specialist Business Workshops

Notice Description

The contract is to deliver specialist business support, specifically for early stage and start-up businesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011444-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE MADE SIMPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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