Tender

TVCA-PROC-0606 - Business Tees Valley Website Development

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 May 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has issued an open tender for the development of a new digital platform named "Business Tees Valley". This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Darlington, Tees Valley, the project is classified as a service-related procurement. Currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the enquiry period closing on 22 May 2026, and the submission deadline set for 29 May 2026. The project is notably suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a contract value of £170,000 GBP (gross value: £204,000 GBP). The procurement method is "below threshold - open competition," and submissions are to be made electronically.

This opportunity provides a substantial growth avenue for businesses specializing in digital platform development and related services. Companies engaged in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security, particularly those familiar with public authority contracts, will find this tender advantageous. The tender embraces criteria that focus on quality (60%), price (20%), and social value (20%), presenting a balanced field where enterprises can leverage both innovation and cost-efficiency. With commencement of the contract set for June 8, 2026, and finalisation by October 31, 2026, businesses that excel in delivering quality and value within set timelines will be well-positioned to benefit from this undertaking.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0606 - Business Tees Valley Website Development

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to design, develop and launch the first phase of a new Business Tees Valley digital platform. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Tees Valley portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Business-services:-law%2C-marketing%2C-consulting%2C-recruitment%2C-printing-and-security./6V663EF27B To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6V663EF27B 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043494-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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