--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0332 - Tees Valley Creative Freelancer Network and Development Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4847cd6-4591-4795-8351-c0e2613621bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4847cd6-4591-4795-8351-c0e2613621bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4847cd6-4591-4795-8351-c0e2613621bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4847cd6-4591-4795-8351-c0e2613621bb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT" published: "2024-07-26" --- # TVCA-PROC-0332 - Tees Valley Creative Freelancer Network and Development Programme Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4847cd6-4591-4795-8351-c0e2613621bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4847cd6-4591-4795-8351-c0e2613621bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4847cd6-4591-4795-8351-c0e2613621bb.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, in conjunction with Teesside International Airport, has awarded a contract for the Tees Valley Creative Freelancer Network and Development Programme. The contract, valued at £249,944, has been awarded to ARC- Stockton Arts Centre Ltd and aims to develop a network and structured support and training programme targeted at creative freelancers in the Tees Valley region. The contract period starts on 1 June 2024 and ends on 31 May 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and was conducted using an open procedure. The procurement documents were initially published on 6 March 2024, with the tender period ending on 12 April 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations involved in providing project management, general management consultancy services, and research and development services. The programme is designed to strengthen the local creative cluster, enhance the visibility and capability of local freelancers, and support a circular economy within the Tees Valley. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, given the project's focus on capacity building and talent retention. This contract offers a substantial platform for businesses specialized in consultancy and development programmes to make meaningful contributions to the creative and cultural industries in the region. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) wishes to appoint a Delivery Partner (an organisation/company or consortium) for 2 years, with an additional optional 1-year extension should it be required to develop a network and programme of relevant support and training, specifically targeted at creative freelancers living and/or working in the Tees Valley region. The programme should strengthen the capacity, capability and visibility of freelancers working in the region, ultimately supporting a strengthened creative cluster, increased attraction and retainment of talent, and a stronger circular economy within the creative and cultural industries in Tees Valley. Please see tender documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8360680c-9edb-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/151e0d37-45f7-482d-b5f4-73b65d88f1e0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 May 2024 | | Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £249,944 | | 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARC- STOCKTON ARTS CENTRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2024 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151e0d37-45f7-482d-b5f4-73b65d88f1e0 - 6 Mar 2024 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215c2866-62ca-4a16-b665-df5fb91e1055 - 6 Mar 2024 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e05998d-a2fe-440e-bc02-d15a6c354c76 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151e0d37-45f7-482d-b5f4-73b65d88f1e0 26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215c2866-62ca-4a16-b665-df5fb91e1055 6th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e05998d-a2fe-440e-bc02-d15a6c354c76 6th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8360680c-9edb-ee11-8127-005056b64545 - https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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