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title: "Mayor's Challenge"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46c82bbc-1d85-42b9-b3d8-79a1d70eaba6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-10-08"
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# Mayor's Challenge

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46c82bbc-1d85-42b9-b3d8-79a1d70eaba6

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## Summary

The procurement titled "Mayor's Challenge" is being run by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, aimed at addressing key challenges in the Tees Valley region through innovative technologies. This direct procurement method involves a single tender action with a value of £170,000, including a minimum value of £100,000. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2018 and is set to conclude on 1st March 2019, with the tender period having ended on 16th April 2018. This process falls under the category of research and development services.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development within the North East of England. Businesses that have innovative solutions capable of transforming service delivery approaches aligned with regional economic objectives may find significant potential for growth through this competition. Engaging in this procurement could provide valuable experience and recognition within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

To run a "Mayor's Challenge". This will be a 10 month open call competition, centered around key challenges in the Tees Valley (2 challenges will be launched initially). The challenges will seek to find new technologies and innovate companies that can transform delivery approaches to achieve regional economic ambitions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/101b6a3f-8ab3-4ef6-8261-f9e4fb5fec8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 1 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/101b6a3f-8ab3-4ef6-8261-f9e4fb5fec8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/101b6a3f-8ab3-4ef6-8261-f9e4fb5fec8c
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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