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title: "Evaluation of Tees Valley Business Compass"
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# Evaluation of Tees Valley Business Compass

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ebe923c-1840-4c40-973d-8aafce6944a2

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is conducting a procurement process for the evaluation of the Tees Valley Business Compass programme, valued at approximately £30,000. This open procedure is currently at the award stage, with the contract planned to start on 17 December 2018 and conclude by 30 September 2020. The evaluation aims to support the competitiveness of local SMEs in the North East of England. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 12 December 2018, and the interim evaluation due by March 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation services, particularly those focused on supporting small and medium enterprises. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in delivering interim and post-programme evaluations, and have a strong understanding of the local business landscape, are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement can enable firms to enhance their visibility and contribute to the growth of the regional economy through targeted support services.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the Combined Authority) is seeking external consultancy support to undertake both an interim and ex post evaluation of its circa PS14million Business Compass Growth Hub Programme. The overarching objective of the programme is to develop the competitiveness of the local small and medium sized enterprise business base in the region by making it easier to diagnose and then access the relevant support needed to overcome barriers and address constraints to growth. The Evaluation will be delivered in two parts: * Interim evaluation, to be delivered in early 2019 (final interim report March 2019); and * Post Programme Evaluation in June 2020 (final report September 2020). Instructions to Suppliers: Please be advised that Tees Valley Combined Authority are conducting this procurement via the NEPO Portal (Pro-Contract) www.nepoportal.org. You will need to register as a supplier on the site (registration is free) and search for Tees Valley Combined Authority within the Contract Opportunities section. Once your expression of interest has been received, immediate access to the tender documentation is granted, (accessible via My Opportunities page) for the person who expressed the interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e923f69-9240-4bf8-819e-61b44e2659db |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,350 |
| 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 | ADD SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e923f69-9240-4bf8-819e-61b44e2659db
- 19 Nov 2018 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0ef3c7-cdf0-4661-974c-787573fc62cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e923f69-9240-4bf8-819e-61b44e2659db
  8th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0ef3c7-cdf0-4661-974c-787573fc62cd
  19th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

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