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title: "TVCA-PROC-0332 - Tees Valley Creative Freelancer Network and Development Programme"
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# 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-h6vhtk-0445e7

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, in collaboration with Teesside International Airport, has initiated the TVCA-PROC-0332 procurement process for the Tees Valley Creative Freelancer Network and Development Programme. This project, classified under Research and development services and related consultancy services, aims to develop a support network and training programme for creative freelancers in the Tees Valley region. The contract, valued at £250,000, will span two years with an optional one-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key dates include the tender period ending on 12th April 2024 and the award period starting on the same day.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in project management and general management consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the creative and cultural industries. Companies or consortia well-versed in developing training programmes and support networks can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio and grow their presence in the Tees Valley region. As the selected delivery partner will play a crucial role in strengthening the area’s creative cluster, businesses focused on long-term regional development and talent retention will find this endeavour particularly rewarding.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023346-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 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 09:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023346-2024
- 26 Jul 2024 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023341-2024
- 6 Mar 2024 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007143-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8360680c-9edb-ee11-8127-005056b64545
- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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