Tender

TVCA-PROC-0744 - Active Travel Engagement Support Services

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 08:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is inviting tenders for Active Travel Engagement Support Services to promote the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure and tourism leisure routes in the Tees Valley region. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 13th May 2026. The aim of the programme is to empower residents to choose active travel for work, education, training, and everyday activities across Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, and Redcar & Cleveland. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 with potential extensions available, depending on funding and performance. The buyer is operating under the open procedure method, ensuring transparency and inclusivity in the procurement process.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and community engagements, particularly those capable of driving behaviour change and increasing active travel participation. It is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs interested in working collaboratively with the Tees Valley Combined Authority to enhance infrastructure usage and manage team dynamics effectively. Businesses adept at delivering quality services and generating social value will find this tender particularly rewarding, with the potential gross value of the contract reaching up to £816,000. With two extension options, the contract provides a long-term business growth avenue, promising stability and continued engagement within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0744 - Active Travel Engagement Support Services

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') is seeking to appoint a service provider to deliver comprehensive active travel services that promotes and demonstrates the adoption and use of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure (LCWIP) and tourism leisure routes both existing and in development. The programme will aim to empower more people to choose active to work, education/training and everyday activities. This appointed provider will be responsible for: *Improving and expanding capability building, public engagement and community involvement. *Delivering behaviour change (mode shift), communications and increasing active travel uptake across the area. *Managing staff and volunteers effectively to ensure the successful delivery and growth of the programme. *Operating from two physical locations while ensuring equitable delivery across all five constituent local authorities: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees and Redcar & Cleveland. TVCA is seeking a capable and experienced provider who can drive meaningful behaviour change, increase participation in active travel and maximise the impact of existing and future infrastructure across the Tees Valley. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Public-relations-services./S8WJWSUW5Y To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S8WJWSUW5Y

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are two options to extend for one year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034955-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 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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