Planning

TVCA-PROC-0830 - PME - IZ Programme Advisor: Digital and Creative Cluster Development

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

08 May 2026 at 12:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to engage a supplier who will provide specialist advice for the development of its Digital and Creative Cluster within an Investment Zone. This Pre Market Engagement exercise intends to gauge market interest and expertise in supporting the strategic programme. The procurement focuses on the project management consultancy services sector, primarily located in Darlington, United Kingdom, within the UKC1 region. Interested parties should note that the deadline for market engagement is 22nd May 2026, with a scheduled contract period starting on 8th June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses offering consultancy services, specifically those experienced in project management within the digital and creative industries. Such businesses could potentially expand their portfolios by contributing to a high-profile strategic programme under a public authority. Companies with an established presence in the UK or those seeking to establish connections within the Tees Valley area could find this engagement particularly beneficial for their business growth. Engaging in this process may also provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for further governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0830 - PME - IZ Programme Advisor: Digital and Creative Cluster Development

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') seeks to engage the market through this Pre Market Engagement exercise for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide specialist advice to its Investment Zone to support the development, refinement and delivery of its strategic programme. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Tees Valley portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/??notice-title??/VAP4ZM3W83 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAP4ZM3W83 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Project-management-consultancy-services./VAP4ZM3W83 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAP4ZM3W83

Planning Information

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') seeks to engage the market through this Pre Market Engagement exercise for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide specialist advice to its Investment Zone to support the development, refinement and delivery of its strategic programme. Closing Date 22nd May 2026 13:30

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042535-2026
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

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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