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Tides of Change Project - Strategic Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council, located in Hartlepool, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the Tides of Change Project - Strategic Development Manager (Maternity Cover). This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on project management consultancy services. The procurement process involved selecting a supplier through a competitive tender, resulting in the award to Tourism UK Limited, based in York. The contract, worth £31,000, commenced on 1st February 2026 and will conclude on 30th September 2026. This particular procurement was considered below the threshold with unknown procurement method details, underlining its exemption status from normal contract procedure rules. The completion date for the contract was marked by 28th January 2026, with the award date announced on 12th February 2026.

The strategic role in question involves advancing the lottery application for the project to submission stage, critically supporting the growth prospects for small and medium enterprise (SME) businesses capable of providing consultancy services with expertise in project management. Given its specialised nature, this opportunity is particularly suitable for firms with prior experience in handling large-scale application processes and a proven track record in coordinating complex projects. The engagement of Tourism UK Limited, already familiar with the project's intricacies, demonstrates the potential business growth for enterprises adept at strategic development and coordination roles within the public sector. This tender paves the way for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering strategic outcomes for substantial and impactful projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tides of Change Project - Strategic Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

Notice Description

This contract serves as an exemption outside of normal HBC Contract Procedure Rules. The Strategic Development Manager for the Tides of Change Project is on maternity leave. There is nobody within the existing small team that has the experience to progress a lottery application of this scale to submission. The project is currently at an advanced stage will all contracts let and consultants currently working on the final draft documents to take to the mid-term review stage, prior to submission. Tourism UK are currently working on the bid, as the bid developer and coordinator engaged through the micro masterplan via a competitive tender process. This role includes coordinating the preparation and submission of the application, coordinating external consultants and supporting the development of the bid. It is considered that they have the existing in-depth knowledge of the current bid and skills to take the application to submission in May and to be able to present the proposal and answer any queries from NLHF during the review period, having been involved in the project since its inception. No other external consultant would have the depth of knowledge or be able to gain that within the remaining months of the process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065315
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013068-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
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
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOURISM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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