--- title: "Walking and Cycling Audit and Product Development Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050cef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050cef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050cef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050cef.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-02" --- # Walking and Cycling Audit and Product Development Consultancy Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050cef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050cef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050cef.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority is overseeing a tender process for the "Walking and Cycling Audit and Product Development Consultancy," located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The industry category falls under research and development services and related consultancy services. This tender has proceeded to the contract amendment stage, with the latest information indicating an ongoing contract running until 31st August 2026, involving a gross amount of £108,000. The procurement method is described as "Below threshold - open competition," highlighting an open competition model. Key contracting dates include the original contract commencing on 31st July 2025 and the recent amendment dated 2nd June 2026. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in consulting, particularly those specialising in transportation infrastructure, urban planning, or hospitality integration. Companies with expertise in route quality assessments, connectivity enhancement, and visitor experience improvement could greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process. The tender's suitability is verified for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing an inclusive opportunity for smaller entities to compete. Such endeavours are pivotal for firms aiming to expand their market presence through significant public projects that enhance regional transportation networks. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority have awarded a contract to the appointed consultant to deliver an audit and product development plan for key walking and cycling routes across the Tees Valley. The contract includes assessing route quality, connectivity, and opportunities to enhance the visitor experience through infrastructure, interpretation, and integration with local hospitality. The commencement date of this contract was 31st July 2025, however contract signing took longer than anticipated due to TVCA resource. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051843-2026 | | Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | £90,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £79,337 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GC INSIGHT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 11:19 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051843-2026 - 17 Sep 2025 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057441-2025 - 13 May 2025 at 10:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020756-2025 - 6 May 2025 at 10:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019025-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051843-2026 2nd June 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057441-2025 17th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020756-2025 13th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019025-2025 6th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.gcinsight.co.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8dc5f784-5f2a-f011-8136-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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