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TVCA-PROC-0706 - Development of Tees Valley Spatial Development Strategy

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Jul 2026 at 07:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the development of the Tees Valley Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) was undertaken by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, United Kingdom. The contract, identified by "TVCA-PROC-0706," falls under the services category, specifically public relations services. The procurement process reached the award stage and is now complete, with the contract period starting on 22 July 2026 and due to end on 31 July 2027, with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted using a limited method and the total contract value is £204,000 GBP. The details were published without prior notice due to unforeseen delays in contract finalisation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and strategic consultancy, particularly those capable of offering advanced strategic and technical advice. The project involves leading options assessments and drafting strategies, aligning well with businesses experienced in large-scale governmental projects. Firms such as Stantec UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, who have established capabilities in executing complex development strategies for sub-central government entities, are well-suited for such contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in government contracts may find leveraging expertise in strategic advice provision advantageous for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0706 - Development of Tees Valley Spatial Development Strategy

Notice Description

To support the development of the Tees Valley Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) and provide specialist strategic and technical advice and guidance to TVCA and partners, specifically leading options assessments and a draft SDS Contract started 01/06/2026, however, due to delays in signing the contract it was not possible to publish notices ahead of commencement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d066
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068950-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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