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title: "Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a78b"
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# Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a78b

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has initiated an amendment to a current contract titled "Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter," focused on the public art sector in Darlington, UK (region UKC13). Initially aligned with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the contract's end date has now been extended from 31 March 2026 to 30 June 2026, due to unforeseen changes. The amendment's rationale underscores the necessity for extended stakeholder engagement and planning to ensure a robust project. This procurement method followed an open procedure, aiming to uncover and celebrate local heritage through public art, thus supporting the regional bid-ready project plan development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community engagement, heritage conservation, and creativity sectors. It specifically offers avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in high-quality public art projects, leveraging community storytelling and public engagement. The project aims to create inclusive and impactful creative outcomes, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in cultural and heritage objectives. Additionally, the procurement method and open procedure allow for a wider range of businesses to participate, fostering potential collaboration and long-term growth aligned with the Tees Valley Heritage Strategy.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for a consultant to work with TVCA on the development, planning and delivery of the 'Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter project, which seeks to uncover and celebrate hidden stories of 'ordinary' people who have made an extraordinary impact on their community. Through a series of public art commissions in each borough of Tees Valley, inspired by and developed through engagement with the local community, the works will be thematically and visually linked, and form a cohesive trail that connects the boroughs, celebrates local heritage, and enhances visitor appeal ("the Project"). The Project aims to foster community pride, preserve local stories, and create engaging public spaces. This project is a forerunner to the launch and implementation of the Tees Valley Heritage Strategy and is intended to both inform and align with the emerging strategic vision. The Project will be delivered in two phases, each of which are detailed below: Phase One - Development & Planning This phase is a consultancy-led development exercise resulting in a detailed delivery plan for Phase Two, that will: *Define the overall scope and vision of the project *Design a programme of meaningful community engagement and identify key groups and partners for delivery *Outline a commissioning framework for the public artworks that reflects both the project's artistic ambitions and its community and heritage objectives. The Consultant(s) will be expected to work closely with local authority Culture and Planning teams, as well as cultural, heritage and community stakeholders, to ensure the artistic vision is rooted in place, LA priorities & plans, resonates with local identity, and supports high-quality, inclusive creative outcomes. Phase Two: Delivery (Subject to Funding Approval) Phase Two will involve the delivery of the full project, including community engagement activities, artist commissions, production and installation of the public artworks and promotion of the pieces as a regional trail. The contract start date was 05/01/2026 however there has been a delay with signing due to resource. The contract was signed on 27/02/2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Phase Two of the project is dependent on funding. Expected to be 18 months from receipt of additional funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043210-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,000 |
| Lots value | £410,000 |
| Awards value | £326,163 |
| Contracts value | £326,163 |

## 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 | NAVIGATOR NORTH COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## 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

- 11 May 2026 at 16:01 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043210-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 10:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020232-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078225-2025
- 3 Oct 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062006-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043210-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020232-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078225-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062006-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EZEV82328K
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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