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title: "TVCA-PROC-0306 Tees Valley Heritage Sector Vision, Feasibility Study and Business Plan"
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# TVCA-PROC-0306 Tees Valley Heritage Sector Vision, Feasibility Study and Business Plan

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aca62b6-d009-49fd-a4d4-0f864e175825

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking a business consultant to develop a heritage sector vision, feasibility study, and business plan as part of a procurement process. The tender, titled "TVCA-PROC-0306 Tees Valley Heritage Sector Vision, Feasibility Study and Business Plan," falls under the research and development services industry category with a contract value of £90,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on January 26, 2024. The contract period is set to start on February 12, 2024, and end on July 31, 2024. The buyer organisation is the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, and Teesside International Airport, located in Darlington, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly in the services sector, to engage with the Tees Valley heritage sector and contribute to its long-term sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. By developing robust and sustainable business plans, organisations can play a crucial role in shaping the future of Tees Valley's heritage sector over the next decade and beyond. Collaboration with local authorities, heritage organisations, and community representatives is essential for successful execution and delivery of the project.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is tendering for a business consultant to develop a heritage sector vision, feasibility study and business plan to transform Tees Valley's heritage sector. The work should focus on exploring and developing robust and sustainable business plans that will help the sector thrive over the next 10 years and beyond. It should also consider the role and accommodation of the substantial Teesside Archives within the area's heritage offering. The consultant will need to work with a range of stakeholders including local authorities, heritage organisations and community representatives Please see tender documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce23da25-dd9f-ee11-8127-005056b64545 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/502fbed4-0d22-4f17-a116-ee4b022b1e3a |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 11 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 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 | FOCUS CONSULTANTS |

## 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 Apr 2024 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/502fbed4-0d22-4f17-a116-ee4b022b1e3a
- 21 Dec 2023 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aebacdb-6e5e-489d-9cd0-3ce62ba9dbe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/502fbed4-0d22-4f17-a116-ee4b022b1e3a
  25th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aebacdb-6e5e-489d-9cd0-3ce62ba9dbe0
  21st December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce23da25-dd9f-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

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