---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da71"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da71

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for its project titled "TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme". The project falls under the category of services in research consultancy, aiming to enhance marketing, brand and audience development, as well as skills and network growth for music festivals in the Tees Valley region. This direct procurement process, which was below the threshold and conducted without competition, resulted in a contract being awarded on 4th November 2025 to Counterculture LLP. The contract period starts on 14th November 2025 and ends on 13th April 2026, and the key milestone for the signature is scheduled by 11th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, skills development, and infrastructure support within the cultural sector, particularly those capable of delivering tailored strategies for music festivals. Counterculture LLP, a small to medium enterprise based in Bex Hill, was selected as the supplier, indicating that firms of similar scale with expertise in these service areas would be well-suited to compete in such contracts. Engaging in this project can facilitate business growth by expanding networks, enhancing service portfolios, and establishing a stronger presence in the public sector market focused on cultural events.

## 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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991987609

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071057-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | COUNTERCULTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071057-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071057-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991987609
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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