---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0630 - Access Audits & Accessibility Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a967"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# TVCA-PROC-0630 - Access Audits & Accessibility Training

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a967

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process under the title "TVCA-PROC-0630 - Access Audits & Accessibility Training," aimed at enhancing accessibility within cultural and visitor economy venues. Located at the Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, the authority operates within the sub-central government of the UKC13 region. The procurement method was limited, designed for below-threshold, limited competition, and relevant to the "Education and training services" category. The process, commencing with the tender phase, progressed to the awarding stage by December 2025, culminating in a contract amendment in March 2026. The contract originally spanned from October 2025 to the end of March 2026, with provisions for extension through to March 2027 due to various logistical and funding considerations.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in accessibility audits and training, particularly those involved in cultural and visitor sectors. Businesses with a solid track record in providing accessibility services and training have a chance to tap into a significant contract valued at £175,000, with a potential gross value of £210,000. It supports sustainable growth for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), such as Bendrigg Trust, who succeeded as the supplier. The procurement's limited competition approach suits businesses seeking to leverage niche expertise in accessibility enhancements, fostering meaningful business expansion while enhancing public sector service delivery.

## Notice

The Tees Valley Comined Authority (the contracting authority) has awarded a contract for the 'Provision of accessibility audits and access training for cultural and visitor economy venues'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022115-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| Contracts value | £175,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENDRIGG TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 08:53 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022115-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084243-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 10:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062795-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022115-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084243-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062795-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bendrigg.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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