---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de03"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de03

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## Summary

The Music Festivals Business Support Programme contract, titled TVCA-PROC-0641, was initiated by Tees Valley Combined Authority based at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the public authority category for sub-central government and concerns the services industry, specifically targeting marketing, brand, audience development and infrastructure support for music festivals across the Tees Valley region. The contract was awarded on 10th November 2025 to Counterculture Partnership LLP and concluded on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition.

The tender presents business growth opportunities in the realm of research consultancy services, particularly for small to medium enterprises specialising in marketing, audience development, and infrastructure enhancement related to music festivals. Counterculture Partnership LLP, a service provider experienced in skills and network growth, and resource development, was awarded the contract following a direct procurement approach by Tees Valley Combined Authority. Businesses with expertise in these areas may find future opportunities within similar tenders valuable, as the programme aims to strengthen the regional music festival scene, offering potential for new collaborations and service delivery innovations.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') would like to advise a contract has been awarded to Counterculture LLP 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=993258187

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034671-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 11:58 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034671-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072527-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034671-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072527-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=993258187
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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