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TVCA-PROC-0860 - Independent Technical Appraisal Services

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 May 2026 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "TVCA-PROC-0860 - Independent Technical Appraisal Services." This process is classified under the services category, specifically infrastructure works consultancy services, and took place in the UK region of Darlington. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method and adhered to the legislative framework defined in UKPGA 2023/54. Key dates in this process included the award notification on 29th May 2026, with the contract scheduled to start from 2nd June 2026 and end on 31st May 2027.

Business growth opportunities from this tender exist for firms capable of delivering comprehensive technical appraisals and assurance services for transport business cases. The contract, valued at £100,000 net, was awarded to AECOM Limited, a large enterprise, indicating potential for similarly scaled companies to compete. Businesses with expertise in strategic, economic, financial, commercial, and management analysis are well-positioned to challenge for similar opportunities within the Tees Valley Combined Authority framework, facilitating expansion and enhanced industry presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0860 - Independent Technical Appraisal Services

Notice Description

TVCA requires an independent provider to deliver technical appraisal and assurance of transport business cases in line with its Assurance Framework. The provider will undertake proportionate, evidence-based reviews of business cases and supporting analysis, covering strategic, economic, financial, commercial and management aspects, to assess value for money, robustness, deliverability and compliance with relevant guidance, while providing impartial challenge and recommendations to support decision-making EOI followed by further competition via NEPO 212, Lot 9

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050950-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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