---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0617 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3e5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-27"
---

# TVCA-PROC-0617 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3e5

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0617 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member," which falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Darlington, Tees Valley, UK, this procurement involves the appointment of a board member to the Independent Advisory Board. This process was executed through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The significant dates include a start date of 1st May 2025, with the contract period running from 6th November 2025 to 30th April 2026, and the possibility of a 12-month extension, if deemed necessary by the contracting authority.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in advisory and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in public sector management and operations. Given the explicit suitability for SMEs, small to medium-sized enterprises can find this project a valuable chance to align with a public authority and enhance their portfolio. The contract, valued at £92,000, offers an excellent prospect for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the public service domain, especially involving strategic advisory roles. The awarded supplier for this project is LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS LLP, a small to medium enterprise based in London.

## 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/068433-2025 |
| 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 | £92,000 |
| 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 | LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS |

## 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 10:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068433-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068433-2025
  27th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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