Planning

TVCA-PROC-0821 - Bus Timetable Production - PTME

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

15 Apr 2026 at 13:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 09:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0821 - Bus Timetable Production - PTME," focussed on bus timetable production services within the services industry category. This pre-tender market engagement seeks to gather insights regarding market capability and innovative solutions from potential suppliers. Located in Darlington, at the Teesside Airport Business Suite, this contracting authority represents a sub-central government body intent on understanding best practices and indicative costs. Key dates include the issue of the engagement document on 14th April 2026, with a deadline for clarification questions by 3pm on 22nd April 2026, and submission by 3pm on 1st May 2026. The full contract period is planned from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with potential renewals extending to 2029.

This tender represents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in application services and those focused on innovative transport logistics solutions. By participating in this engagement exercise, businesses can influence the procurement specifications and align themselves with Tees Valley Combined Authority's vision for high-quality, cost-effective timetable production. The engagement invites organisations capable of bringing forward innovative practices, ensuring they contribute significantly to the authority's objectives. Ideally suited are companies with proven expertise in service provision within the transport sector and those ready to offer novel solutions and efficient implementation timelines, making this an attractive opportunity for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0821 - Bus Timetable Production - PTME

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of bus timetable production services. We aim to understand market capability, best-practice approaches, indicative costs, implementation timelines, and innovations that may support the future procurement process. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6U7MC8P683 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

Planning Information

To respond to this pre-market engagement request, you must be registered to use the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/login.html To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6U7MC8P683 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Below outlines the key dates for this pre-tender market engagement exercise. Pre-tender market engagement document issue: Tuesday 14th April 2026 Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline: 3pm on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: 3pm on Friday 1st May 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034252-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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