--- title: "Visit Tees Valley Messaging Developement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054670" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054670" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054670.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054670.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-09-18" --- # Visit Tees Valley Messaging Developement Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054670 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054670) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054670.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Darlington, recently completed a procurement process under the title "Visit Tees Valley Messaging Development". This contract, categorised under the research and development services industry, was awarded on 11 September 2025, with the contract running from 26 September 2025 to 25 September 2026. The procurement followed an open competition method below the threshold and aimed to develop consumer brand messaging for Visit Tees Valley. The successful supplier, Better Brand Agency based in Middlesbrough, was expected to deliver innovative campaign concepts focusing on the region as a destination. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the creative and branding sectors, particularly those capable of conducting in-depth qualitative and quantitative research. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in developing comprehensive marketing strategies and campaigns are ideally suited for such contracts, given the project's emphasis on creativity and meticulous audience research. By engaging with contracts of this nature, businesses can enhance their standing and demonstrate their ability to contribute to significant regional promotional initiatives. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority ('Contracting Authority') have awarded to Better Brand Agency for the development of consumer brand for Visit Tees Valley. ### Planning Information Please see tender documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: URL LINK https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=490cab0f-a246-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the tender documentation. Registration is free. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057635-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 27 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 10 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | £40,000 | | Awards value | £40,000 | | Contracts value | £40,000 | ## 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BETTER BRAND AGENCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2025 at 10:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057635-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 11:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055790-2025 - 19 Aug 2025 at 11:35 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049803-2025 - 7 Aug 2025 at 12:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046902-2025 - 11 Jun 2025 at 09:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031428-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057635-2025 18th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055790-2025 11th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049803-2025 19th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046902-2025 7th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031428-2025 11th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://better.agency/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=490cab0f-a246-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cb8b9478-8173-f011-813a-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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