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title: "Planning support for MDCs"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Planning support for MDCs

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be177ef0-17d2-45b7-8158-25a5ca669569

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, acting as the buying organisation. This contract is titled "Planning support for MDCs," and it specifically targets the urban planning and landscape architectural services sector. The procurement method utilised is a selective approach via further competition from NEPO 212 Lot 6, indicating a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 20th April 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2026. The total contract value is £3,000,000, with the services to be delivered in the North East of England. The end of the tender period was on 14th March 2025. The awarded supplier is Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited, based in London.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities primarily for firms that specialise in urban planning and landscape architectural services. Given the substantial contract value and the scope of work, the contract is particularly attractive to larger enterprises capable of delivering complex planning support within the specified timeframe and region. Additionally, the procurement process offers opportunities for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria set for this tender. Businesses positioned to leverage this opportunity are those with robust experience in urban planning, a strong service delivery capability, and an interest in expanding their footprint in the public sector market within the North East region of the UK.

## Notice

Planning Support for MDCs - procured via Further Competition using NEPO 212 Lot 6

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bdf3042-5323-43f4-ba06-b27cd19abd96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bdf3042-5323-43f4-ba06-b27cd19abd96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bdf3042-5323-43f4-ba06-b27cd19abd96
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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