---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0621 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-27"
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# TVCA-PROC-0621 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ee

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member." This contract, issued under procurement ID TVCA-PROC-0621, involves awarding a role on the Independent Advisory Board for the Authority. The procurement, classified in the services category, relates to business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a focus on the region of Darlington, United Kingdom. Although the process was direct and below threshold, it did not involve competition, with an award notice published on 27th October 2025. The contract period runs from 6th November 2025 to 30th April 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension, ensuring a potential maximum contract end date of 30th April 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the business services industry to engage with a public authority at the sub-central government level. Businesses providing advisory, consultancy, or legal services can find strategic growth opportunities through participation in this contract. The procurement's direct method and below-threshold nature suggest a streamlined entry point for businesses, offering a pivotal platform for companies looking to establish or expand their presence within government consulting circles. The guaranteed initial period, coupled with the potential for an extension, ensures ongoing collaboration opportunities with the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

## 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/068444-2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| 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 | £68,000 |
| 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 | KSCO PARTNERSHIP |

## 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 10:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068444-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068444-2025
  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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