---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0616 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3e3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-27"
---

# TVCA-PROC-0616 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3e3

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0616 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member" within the services industry category. Located in Darlington, this procurement was conducted under sub-central government regulations, specifically under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and carried out without competition. Contractual terms were initially set from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026, with the signing anticipated by 3rd November 2025. A contract period from 6th November 2025 to 30th April 2026 has been agreed upon, with the option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in sectors such as law, marketing, consulting, and related business services. Lilliput Advisory LTD, identified as a suitable contractor, has been awarded the contract, indicating an inclusive procurement approach that favours SME participation. Businesses dealing in business services across the UK, particularly those around the Teesside region, would find this tender a strong opportunity to engage and expand within public sector projects.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract for a Board Member on the Independent Advisory Board. Due to internal delays this notice is being post after the award - the actual contractual dates are as follows: Start Date: 1st May 2025 End Date: 30th April 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068429-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LILLIPUT ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 10:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068429-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068429-2025
  27th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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