---
title: "R084 - Wayfinding Next Steps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ef1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-26"
---

# R084 - Wayfinding Next Steps

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ef1

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has completed the award for a contract titled "R084 - Wayfinding Next Steps," focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement, categorized under services, is located in the UKC12 region, specifically targeting Middlesbrough Town Centre. The contract, awarded directly without competition due to its below-threshold value, was awarded on 23rd January 2026 and will run from 1st February 2026 to 31st May 2026. This initiative aims to advance the Wayfinding Strategy by fostering knowledge and relationships among internal and external stakeholders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development services, particularly those with experience in wayfinding or urban development strategies. SMEs, especially those with existing ties or interest in Middlesbrough Town Centre, would be well-positioned to engage with similar future opportunities. The involvement of Air Design Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) from London, highlights the suitability for similar-sized organisations to leverage such procurement processes for business expansion and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

A contract is required to appoint the supplier to support with the next steps in the Wayfinding Strategy to allow MBC to gain knowledge of Middlesbrough Town Centre and develop relations with internal and external stakeholders. Due to the work that the supplier has undertaken to date it is felt that the supplier's continued involvement in the project is critical to its success.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006806-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIR DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 16:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006806-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006806-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.airdesign.co.uk
- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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