--- title: "Creative Visitor Economy Growth Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-103b2065-3ce8-434a-9973-da2a42e024b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-103b2065-3ce8-434a-9973-da2a42e024b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103b2065-3ce8-434a-9973-da2a42e024b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103b2065-3ce8-434a-9973-da2a42e024b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-08-12" --- # Creative Visitor Economy Growth Programme Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-103b2065-3ce8-434a-9973-da2a42e024b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-103b2065-3ce8-434a-9973-da2a42e024b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103b2065-3ce8-434a-9973-da2a42e024b6.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking expertise for the "Creative Visitor Economy Growth Programme," which aims to drive sustainable growth in the creative and visitor sectors, with a budget of £20 million. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having recently completed the tender period on 16 April 2021. The contract, valued at £130,713, will commence on 28 June 2021 and run until 24 September 2021. This tender process followed an open procurement method and sought to engage relevant consortia or capable single bidders, primarily located in the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business operations within the creative industries. By developing various frameworks such as a Sustainable Sector Growth Plan and a Destination Management Plan, suitable businesses can access funding and support for innovative projects that contribute to the region's economic landscape. Companies with expertise in research, development, and consultancy services in the creative and visitor economies would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this procurement. ## Notice TVCA has committed PS20m to the sustainable growth of the creative & visitor economies. We are now seeking a consortium (or single bidder with relevant expertise) to develop four Foundation Frameworks which will inform the programme business case and underpin the approach to delivering the Growth Programme for the Creative and Visitor Economies. The four Foundation Frameworks are these are: a Cultural Industries: Sustainable Sector Growth Plan, a Capital Leverage Investment Framework, a Destination Management Plan and a Festivals & Events Framework. Please note: Full detail of this project along with the tender documents can be found at the NEPO e-tender portal at: www.nepoportal.org. If not already registered it is free to do so. Please note that all communication regarding this tender process will be conducted via the portal. Should you require assistance in relation to the NEPO e-tender portal, please contact Proactis Supplier Support either on-line at http://proactis.kayako.com or via email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6f31b5-6b0a-41da-af49-30789f77ae69 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 24 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £130,713 | | 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 | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE FIFTH SECTOR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2021 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6f31b5-6b0a-41da-af49-30789f77ae69 - 23 Apr 2021 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7504d316-d02e-457b-bbb8-8d8d58300be9 - 23 Apr 2021 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7504d316-d02e-457b-bbb8-8d8d58300be9 - 8 Mar 2021 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7504d316-d02e-457b-bbb8-8d8d58300be9 - 8 Mar 2021 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/809d08b2-c0dd-47f0-8532-89eb17e5e6ea - 8 Mar 2021 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96d554b-9e6d-4a3f-909b-89e8cbb764ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6f31b5-6b0a-41da-af49-30789f77ae69 12th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7504d316-d02e-457b-bbb8-8d8d58300be9 23rd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/809d08b2-c0dd-47f0-8532-89eb17e5e6ea 8th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d96d554b-9e6d-4a3f-909b-89e8cbb764ea 8th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com - http://www.teesvalley-gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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