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23 Jul 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has concluded a direct procurement process for the provision of bus timetable production services, awarding a contract to Modaxo Group UK Limited. This process is classified under the services category of the industry with the CPV code indicating application service providers. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and is set to end on 30th June 2026, with a potential extension option for up to twelve months by mutual agreement. Situated in Darlington, the contracting authority operates from the Teesside Airport Business Suite. The procurement was executed below the threshold without competition and is now at the award stage, formalised on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in application service provisions, especially SMEs, similar to the awarded supplier, Modaxo Group UK Limited, based in Wiltshire. Such contracts can serve as a growth platform by enhancing portfolios for companies already in the transportation solutions domain or seeking to enter the public sector market. With the option to extend the contract, service providers have potential for sustained engagement, allowing them to leverage expertise and establish long-term relationships with the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0660 - Bus Timetable Production

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract for the provision of bus timetable production. For information, the contract start date was 1st July 2025. There was a delay in contract execution since this contract was novated across from another contracting authority following tupe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d181
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069480-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,156 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MODAXO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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