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Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Local Evaluation

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Apr 2026 at 10:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority recently completed the procurement process for the "Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Local Evaluation" project. This contract, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, was executed in the Darlington region of the United Kingdom. It began on 2nd March 2026 and was signed on 31st March 2026, following a short delay due to resourcing issues. Using a limited procurement method, determined as below threshold - limited competition, the contract engages SQW LIMITED, a small-to-medium enterprise, as the supplier. This procurement falls under the sub-central governmental public authority category and includes provisions for a potential six-month extension, renewable up to March 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially in research, development, and business services like law, marketing, and consulting. Companies like SQW LIMITED, who have a solid foundation in delivering specialised consultancy services, would be particularly well-suited to bid for such contracts. Engaging with contracts like this enables business growth by broadening their portfolio and establishing a foothold within the public sector. The contract's focus on local evaluations for youth programmes also invites collaborations with innovative firms experienced in delivering impactful development services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Local Evaluation

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have commissioned an evaluation partner to deliver the local evaluation for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme. The contract start date was 2nd March 2026 however there has been a delay with signing due to resource. The contract was signed on 31st March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030790-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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
£98,884 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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