--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0753 - TVCA Digital Transport Programme - Services to Appraise an Intelligent Transport Full Business Case" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06032c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06032c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06032c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06032c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-04" --- # TVCA-PROC-0753 - TVCA Digital Transport Programme - Services to Appraise an Intelligent Transport Full Business Case Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06032c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06032c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06032c.json) ## Summary Tees Valley Combined Authority, functioning as a sub-central government public authority, has successfully awarded a contract for the TVCA Digital Transport Programme. This procurement process, representing the award stage, focuses on acquiring services to appraise an Intelligent Transport Full Business Case. Located in Darlington, UK, the procurement utilised an open, below-threshold competition method. The contract was awarded on 4th June 2026, and the service provision commenced on 8th June 2026, with a potential extension option in January 2027. The main procurement category is services, specifically business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in intelligent transport systems. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, was successfully awarded to Nicander Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Billingham. This process could inspire interest from similar organisations capable of offering independent technical and strategic input. Participants had the chance to compete in a fair, open competition, with the criteria favouring both quality and price. Enterprises that excel in providing evidence-based and robust solutions aligning with governmental frameworks stand to gain considerably from participating in such tenders. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) have awarded a contract for the services of an Intelligent Transport Systems Subject Matter Expert to support the development, review, and assurance of the Digital Transport Programme Full Business Case. The appointed supplier will provide independent technical and strategic input to ensure that the FBC is robust, evidence-based, and aligned with HM Treasury Green Book (2026) guidance and public sector governance expectations (TVCA Assurance Framework). ### Planning Information For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/??notice-title??/422AVJ3CZ8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/422AVJ3CZ8 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053002-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Award date | 20 May 2026 | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 8 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | Awards value | £50,000 | | Contracts value | £50,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NICANDER | ## 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 - 4 Jun 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053002-2026 - 1 Jun 2026 at 09:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051222-2026 - 24 Apr 2026 at 10:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037465-2026 - 9 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002007-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053002-2026 4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051222-2026 1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037465-2026 24th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002007-2026 9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z43U62WJ8T - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/422AVJ3CZ8 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/??notice-title??/422AVJ3CZ8 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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