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title: "TVCA-PROC-0177 Evaluation and Impact Assessment for the Growth Programme for Creative and Visitor Economies"
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# TVCA-PROC-0177 Evaluation and Impact Assessment for the Growth Programme for Creative and Visitor Economies

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d8dcc0f-37ea-4318-af4d-61774c0c1053

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has awarded a contract for the "TVCA-PROC-0177 Evaluation and Impact Assessment for the Growth Programme for Creative and Visitor Economies" to Alma Economics Ltd. The procurement process concluded on 20th June 2023, with a contract value of £199,750. The contract period is from 13th July 2023 to 30th June 2027. This opportunity falls under the research and development services category (CPV code: 73000000) and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract was published on the Contracts Finder platform.

This procurement process by the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) aims to bring in consultants for an evaluation and impact assessment of the £20.5m Growth Programme for the Creative and Visitor Economies, along with other related programmes. Businesses in the research and development services sector, particularly SMEs, would find this tender of interest. The contract value is £200,000, with the contract running from 12th June 2023 to 30th June 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender closing on 12th May 2023.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) wishes to appoint consultants to provide an early formative assessment and summative impact evaluation of the PS20.5m Growth Programme for the Creative and Visitor Economies (The Growth Programme), including the 2020-2021 PS1m Sector Recovery Programme and live / emerging programme activity up to the end of 2025/26. Please see tender documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7618f6ff-68d8-ed11-8121-005056b64545 You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the tender documentation. Registration is free.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f53e1d-0160-4398-8a7f-1692f9f739a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,750 |
| 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 GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
| 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2023 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f53e1d-0160-4398-8a7f-1692f9f739a4
- 11 Apr 2023 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842729a4-4785-4c5b-8c90-0fbe2e837e2c
- 11 Apr 2023 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a2befc-3c55-4c71-85c9-e408c70e28ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f53e1d-0160-4398-8a7f-1692f9f739a4
  25th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842729a4-4785-4c5b-8c90-0fbe2e837e2c
  11th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a2befc-3c55-4c71-85c9-e408c70e28ea
  11th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7618f6ff-68d8-ed11-8121-005056b64545
- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

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