--- title: "Local Growth Plan Capacity and Investment Pipeline Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05493e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05493e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05493e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05493e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-10-07" --- # Local Growth Plan Capacity and Investment Pipeline Development Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05493e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05493e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05493e.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the “Local Growth Plan Capacity and Investment Pipeline Development” contract. This process culminated in a contract award to Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited, covering services in research and development consultancy aimed at boosting regional economic growth. The contract, following a below threshold open competition method, commenced on 1st September 2025 with the official contract signing on 7th October 2025. The contract duration extends until 31st March 2026, with the possibility of a six-month extension, and encompasses activities to foster economic growth through stakeholder engagement and investment pipeline development across the Tees Valley region in the UK, specifically UKC13. The procurement aligns with open competition standards and reflects policies set under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. This tender represents strategic business opportunities in the consultancy sector, particularly for research and development services. Enterprises involved in project management, economic development, and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in stakeholder engagement or those looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities. The procurement encourages participation by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering a platform to engage in substantial regional projects that can spur business growth and develop a regional investment plan designed to attract both public and private investments. The emphasis on open procurement ensures diverse competition and innovation, vital for sustaining economic development initiatives in Tees Valley. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract for the provision of Local Growth Plan Capacity and Investment Pipeline Development. The consultant shall use existing mechanisms (e.g. meetings, gatherings, groups, networks) and, where necessary, facilitate a series of accessible engagement events with identified stakeholders to test our economic growth ambitions, narrative and to inform policy proposals to realise these, in addition to understanding how best to continue engagement throughout the Local Growth Plan's lifespan and as we move into delivery. The consultant shall also develop and test a robust, effective and accessible investment pipeline to attract public and private investment across our region, which will inform the future Tees Valley Investment Plan and be in a format which can be easily updated by TVCA in the future. The commencement date of this contract was 1st September 2025, however the contract was signed on 7th October 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is the option to extend for an additional six months. ### Planning Information Please see tender documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=800d0f3e-a94a-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063028-2025 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 25 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | £60,000 | | Awards value | £55,966 | | Contracts value | £55,966 | ## 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), TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2025 at 15:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063028-2025 - 17 Sep 2025 at 09:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057229-2025 - 26 Aug 2025 at 15:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051344-2025 - 31 Jul 2025 at 10:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044672-2025 - 19 Jun 2025 at 07:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033529-2025 - 16 Jun 2025 at 12:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032585-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063028-2025 7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057229-2025 17th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051344-2025 26th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044672-2025 31st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033529-2025 19th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032585-2025 16th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.lichfields.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4abc6f4b-f96d-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=800d0f3e-a94a-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - 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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