TVCA-PROC-0858 - LAEP Into Community Energy Toolkit

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement opportunity, initiated on 23rd June 2026, is a tender process launched by the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The authority is seeking a supplier to develop a "Community Energy Toolkit" for the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, specifically targeting community energy groups and local authorities. The procurement falls under the category of "Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services" and focuses on locations in the UKC1 and UKE regions. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of 4th August 2026, with the contract period scheduled to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed is an open competition, suited to businesses capable of providing high-quality services under a below-threshold value framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focusing on energy and sustainability projects. Enterprises with experience working with community energy initiatives would find this opportunity beneficial, allowing them to leverage their expertise to support community and local authority collaborations. The procurement process favours organisations that can offer not only technical expertise but also contribute to social value, with a particular suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, thus encouraging diverse participation and fostering growth across various sectors. The criteria are weighted towards quality and social value, ensuring that innovative and impactful solutions are prioritised.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0858 - LAEP Into Community Energy Toolkit

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') on behalf of North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub is seeking a supplier to produce a toolkit for Community Energy Group and Local Authorities to use to support in turning LAEP objectives into viable shared ownership/community energy projects. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H99WKZ39E 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./9H99WKZ39E To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H99WKZ39E

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059063-2026
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 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
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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb51-2026-06-23T15:24:19+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-23T15:24:19+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb51",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDNG-8971-ZVCR",
            "name": "Tees Valley Combined Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDNG-8971-ZVCR"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Teesside Airport Business Suite, Teesside international Airport",
                "locality": "Darlington",
                "postalCode": "DL2 1NJ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKC13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement",
                "email": "procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01325792600"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PDNG-8971-ZVCR",
        "name": "Tees Valley Combined Authority"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "TVCA-PROC-0858 - LAEP Into Community Energy Toolkit",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "TVCA-PROC-0858 - LAEP Into Community Energy Toolkit",
        "description": "Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') on behalf of North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub is seeking a supplier to produce a toolkit for Community Energy Group and Local Authorities to use to support in turning LAEP objectives into viable shared ownership/community energy projects. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H99WKZ39E 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./9H99WKZ39E To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H99WKZ39E",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "73000000",
                        "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKC1",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKE",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 120000,
            "amount": 100000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H99WKZ39E 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.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "notAllowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-08-04T15:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-07-17T15:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 120000,
                    "amount": 100000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "description": "Quality",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 60,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "description": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 20,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Social Value",
                            "description": "Social Value",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 20,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "059063-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059063-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-06-23T15:24:19+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}