TVCA-PROC-0857 - Community Energy Partnership Enabling Mapping Tool

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, representing the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, has initiated an open procurement process for the development of a Community Energy Partnership Enabling Mapping Tool. This project, essential for increasing collaboration with community energy groups, falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with activities focused around the North East (UKC1) and Yorkshire (UKE) regions. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th July 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications through the Tees Valley eSourcing portal.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector. With a budget ranging up to £60,000, the focus on community energy initiatives makes it an ideal contract for businesses specialising in sustainable energy solutions, research services, and consultancy. The tender's quality and price weighting indicates a preference for high-quality proposals, potentially fostering long-term collaboration opportunities between the successful bidder and the UK's sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0857 - Community Energy Partnership Enabling Mapping Tool

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') on behalf of North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub is seeking a provider to create a mapping tool highlighting community energy groups and their activity in the North East and Yorkshire region to make them a more visible and viable delivery partner. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Tees Valley portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./3WV2TF77YW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3WV2TF77YW 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:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./3WV2TF77YW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3WV2TF77YW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059043-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

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