--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0693 - Digital Marketing Transformer" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ee5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060ee5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ee5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ee5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-19" --- # TVCA-PROC-0693 - Digital Marketing Transformer Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ee5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060ee5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ee5.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, initiated a procurement process titled "Digital Marketing Transformer." This public procurement, classified under the marketing management consultancy services industry, was aimed at providing digital marketing business support for micro visitor economy businesses. The procurement was conducted using a below threshold, limited competition method, with a request for quotes. The initial stage saw the contract awarded to The Social Co Academy, a small to medium-size enterprise (SME) based in Durham. The contract commenced on 19th January 2026 and was initially scheduled to conclude on 18th June 2026 but was subject to termination upon completion. The final value of the contract amounted to £127,500 GBP, with the option to extend for an additional six months. This public procurement contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in digital marketing and consultancy services, particularly those targeting the micro visitor economy sector. Companies equipped to provide specialized digital marketing solutions could benefit from such collaborations, gaining exposure and experience in working with public authorities. Moreover, SMEs that can deliver innovative and efficient marketing services are well-suited to compete in this arena, especially considering the authority's willingness to engage through limited competitive processes, thereby streamlining market entry for emerging companies. Such contracts not only foster business growth but also enhance competencies in serving the public sector's evolving digital demands. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') have awarded a contract to The Social Co Academy for the provision of the Digital Marketing Transformer - Digital Marketing Business Support Programme for Micro Visitor Economy Businesses. A below threshold Request for Quote procedure was utilised. The contract was signed on 4th February 2026, however, the commencement date is 19th January 2026. There was an internal delay to signing the contract. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011852566 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057850-2026 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 18 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £127,500 | | Contracts value | £127,500 | ## 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 | THE SOCIAL CO ACADEMY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2026 at 08:35 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057850-2026 - 4 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010023-2026 - 26 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006792-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057850-2026 19th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010023-2026 4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006792-2026 26th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011852566 - 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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