---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0622 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-27"
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# TVCA-PROC-0622 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3fa

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, operating as a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for an independent advisory board member position titled "TVCA-PROC-0622 - Best Value Notice Independent Advisory Board Member." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving business services like law and consulting. The contract period is scheduled to start on 6th November 2025 and end on 30th April 2026, with a possible extension up to 30th April 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the competition threshold, and has been awarded to the West Midlands Combined Authority, with a gross contract value of GBP 55,200.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the consulting or professional advisory sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to offer specialised services in governance and strategic advisory roles. Businesses with experience in the public sector or those familiar with sub-central government operations would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, especially those with capabilities in delivering high-value consulting services. Furthermore, opportunities for contractual extensions provide additional prospects for sustained business growth within governmental advisory roles.

## 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/068468-2025 |
| 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 | £46,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |

## 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 11:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068468-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068468-2025
  27th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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