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title: "Project Lift Off"
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# Project Lift Off

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c055ec8-b857-4a3f-b7bc-c4fbcf98ea5b

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority initiated the "Project Lift Off" procurement process aimed at conducting due diligence on the TIAL Business Plan via a competitive framework agreement. The procurement was categorised under business services, focusing on consulting, and took place in the North East of the United Kingdom. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework (MCF3). The tender reached the award stage on 29th August 2024, with a contract start date scheduled for 20th September 2024, concluding on 30th April 2025. The total contract value was £60,000. The tender was open to SMEs, providing an opportunity for smaller businesses to compete in the services category.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms that specialise in management and business analysis services. Given the involvement of KPMG UK Limited as the awarded supplier, other large or medium-sized firms with a strong track record in consultancy could have been well-positioned to compete. The contract period outlined allows for strategic planning and execution, which is ideal for firms looking to strengthen their reputation in public sector consulting. As the Tees Valley Combined Authority is a relatively influential buyer within the region, securing such contracts could also lead to further networking and business opportunities in upcoming projects.

## Notice

Due Diligence on TIAL Business Plan - Further Competition via CCS RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework (MCF3).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686c839a-d768-44cc-be61-204e5dc469b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686c839a-d768-44cc-be61-204e5dc469b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686c839a-d768-44cc-be61-204e5dc469b5
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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