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title: "Extension to OPP's Planning Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3554680-d899-434b-8a9c-91e272f9b72c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Extension to OPP's Planning Services

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3554680-d899-434b-8a9c-91e272f9b72c

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Extension to OPP's Planning Services," focused on the business services category, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted as a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically NEPO 212 Lot 6. This contract covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and carries a total value of £250,000. The procurement process began with a tender period that concluded on 14 January 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 20 January 2025 and end on 30 April 2025. The award was given to Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited, and the award notice was published on 4 July 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in the business service sectors outlined in the classification. Companies with expertise in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services are well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities. The procurement method indicates a preference for selective processes and direct awards, suggesting that businesses on the relevant frameworks could be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly appealing due to the suitability criteria tailoring these opportunities for their participation.

## Notice

Extension to OPP's Planning Services - direct award via NEPO 212 Lot 6 due to projects on site that require service delivery continuity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1843485e-d568-49bd-8aeb-1202bb6f9c69 |
| 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 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1843485e-d568-49bd-8aeb-1202bb6f9c69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1843485e-d568-49bd-8aeb-1202bb6f9c69
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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