TVCA-PROC-0882 - Consultancy Support for Bus Network Planning, Transport Partnerships and Strategic Development

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0882 - Consultancy Support for Bus Network Planning, Transport Partnerships and Strategic Development

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide consultancy support across various aspects, including Bus Network Planning, Transport Partnerships and wider Strategic Development. It is expected that support will be required to establish and enhance transport partnerships across the region. In addition, consultancy support is expected to be needed to meet the requirements of 'Better Connected', which is the Government's new Integrated National Transport Strategy. Support in this regard is expected to be specifically in relation to assist TVCA in meeting the vision for buses. TVCA are undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a potential future procurement for consultancy support relating to transport partnership development, local bus service planning, and strategic transport policy work. The Authority is seeking to engage organisations with relevant expertise to help inform the scope, structure and delivery approach of a potential future commission, in accordance with evolving national policy and anticipated guidance from the Department for Transport (DfT). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Transport-systems-consultancy-services./9RXA9S3BH7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9RXA9S3BH7

Planning Information

Pre-tender market engagement document issue: Wednesday 17th June 2026 Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline: Monday 29th June, 12:00pm Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: Monday 6th July, 10:00am 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 All completed responses must be submitted electronically via the portal using the submission template. Should you require assistance in relation to the e-Sourcing portal, please contact Delta eSourcing either on-line at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/contact/, via email to helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com or call +44(0)800 923 9236. Queries regarding this process and/or the content of this PTME should be submitted as clarification requests via the portal, no communication will be accepted via other means.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6fa
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057109-2026
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: 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
CPV Codes: 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 6 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 16 Aug 2026 - 16 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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: Not specified
Local Authority: Darlington
Electoral Ward: Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency: Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057109-2026
17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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