Tender

TVCA-PROC-0739 - Visit Tees Valley Website Events API

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is inviting suppliers to bid for a one-year contract, with potential extensions up to three years, to provide an event data API for integration into the Visit Tees Valley website. The procurement process, entitled "TVCA-PROC-0739 - Visit Tees Valley Website Events API," falls under the industry categories of web page editing software development and data management services. The tender is in its active stage, with the deadline for enquiries set for 13 March 2026 and tender submission closing on 20 March 2026. Located in Darlington, the contracting authority is aiming for the seamless supply and aggregation of event data to ensure timely and engaging content for website visitors. The procurement method is an open competition aimed at service providers.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in API development, data aggregation, and web services. Firms proficient in providing innovative solutions for automatic data sourcing and integration would be ideal candidates for this contract. Additionally, businesses with expertise in managing and maintaining current and comprehensive event data feeds will find this tender suitable to expand their portfolio. Targeting small to medium-sized enterprises, the procurement encourages quality and cost-effective solutions with award criteria heavily focused on quality assessment at 80% and pricing at 20%. The contract's potential extension options and suitability for SMEs offer considerable prospects for long-term collaboration and growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0739 - Visit Tees Valley Website Events API

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') is seeking to appoint a supplier to continue the provision of an event data Application Programming Interface (API) for a period of one year, with the option to extend for an additional three years on a 1 + 1 + 1 basis. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier that can: * Automatically source and aggregate relevant event data from third party websites. * Supply this data via an API feed for integration into the Visit Tees Valley website. * Ensure the "What's On" section remains current, relevant, comprehensive and engaging for users. Possible reasons the contract may need to be extended or varied include: * Funding Variations: Contract scope, deliverables, or duration may require amendment due to the withdrawal, reduction, reallocation, or increase of allocated funding during the contract term. * Strategic or Policy Changes: Changes in Combined Authority priorities arising from Government policy updates or revised guidance from VisitEngland may result in adjustments to scope, KPIs, or service delivery requirements. * Cyber Security Incidents: Cyber attacks or security breaches may disrupt website services, compromise data, and require remedial action or contractual variation. * Internal Organisational or System Changes: Internal restructuring, process amendments, or changes to digital platforms may require modifications to delivery arrangements, integrations, or contractual scope. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Web-page-editing-software-development-services./4GAS3QB62K To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4GAS3QB62K

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period is one year with an option to extend to for an additional three years on a 1 + 1 + 1 basis unless otherwise agreed in writing by the contracting authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020274-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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