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title: "Tees Valley Digital Inclusion Mapping"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056230"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056230.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Tees Valley Digital Inclusion Mapping

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056230

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has issued a tender for the "Tees Valley Digital Inclusion Mapping" project, aimed at conducting a comprehensive assessment of digital inclusion activities across the region. This initiative is part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is located in Darlington, UK. The procurement process follows an open competition method, which is below the threshold. As of 15 June 2026, this process is in the contract amendment stage. The project initiation dates back to a contract signing in September 2025. Initially, the tender was actively seeking proposals until August 2025, with the contract period starting on 29 September 2025 and the possibility of extending by two to three months beyond the initial end date of 31 March 2026.

This project presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in research and development services, as well as digital inclusion. SMEs and entities involved in the voluntary and community sector are well-positioned to benefit from this project due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with a strong focus on quality, pricing, and social value—as outlined in the award criteria—are encouraged to engage with this opportunity. By participating, businesses have the potential to increase their visibility, contribute to regional economic enhancement, and form strategic partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for consultancy to undertake a comprehensive market assessment of digital inclusion activity across the Tees Valley as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056227-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,885 |

## 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 | FARRPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 13:17 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056227-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 11:12 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020787-2026
- 25 Sep 2025 at 07:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059486-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 13:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041337-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056227-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020787-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059486-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041337-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.farrpoint.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45db51f4-d863-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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