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title: "TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac33"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac33

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has initiated a tender process titled "TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme," aimed at enhancing the infrastructure and growth of music festivals in the Tees Valley. The procurement is centred on marketing, audience development, skills, and resource development for local festivals. The tender falls under the industry category of research consultancy services with a focus on the Teesside area (Darlington, UK). The procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase, with submission deadlines set for 24th October 2025, and enquiry period ending on 17th October 2025. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold value, with the total contract amounting to £40,000 net (£48,000 gross).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marketing, branding, audience development, and infrastructure consultancy, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in delivering consultancy services related to cultural and music events will find themselves well-positioned. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can gain valuable exposure in the Tees Valley region and strengthen their portfolio by supporting local music festivals, thereby potentially unlocking further opportunities in the public sector and creative industries.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') wish to invite you to Invitation to Tender for the delivery of services in Marketing, Brand & Audience Development, Skills & Network Growth, and Infrastructure & Resource Development to support and strengthen music festivals across the Tees Valley. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Research-consultancy-services./F7PQWEQV8H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F7PQWEQV8H

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063948-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063948-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063948-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F7PQWEQV8H
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Research-consultancy-services./F7PQWEQV8H
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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