--- title: "Tides of Change Project - Strategic Development Manager (Maternity Cover)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065315" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065315" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065315.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065315.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-12" --- # Tides of Change Project - Strategic Development Manager (Maternity Cover) Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065315 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065315) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065315.json) ## Summary Hartlepool Borough Council, located in Hartlepool, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the Tides of Change Project - Strategic Development Manager (Maternity Cover). This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on project management consultancy services. The procurement process involved selecting a supplier through a competitive tender, resulting in the award to Tourism UK Limited, based in York. The contract, worth £31,000, commenced on 1st February 2026 and will conclude on 30th September 2026. This particular procurement was considered below the threshold with unknown procurement method details, underlining its exemption status from normal contract procedure rules. The completion date for the contract was marked by 28th January 2026, with the award date announced on 12th February 2026. The strategic role in question involves advancing the lottery application for the project to submission stage, critically supporting the growth prospects for small and medium enterprise (SME) businesses capable of providing consultancy services with expertise in project management. Given its specialised nature, this opportunity is particularly suitable for firms with prior experience in handling large-scale application processes and a proven track record in coordinating complex projects. The engagement of Tourism UK Limited, already familiar with the project's intricacies, demonstrates the potential business growth for enterprises adept at strategic development and coordination roles within the public sector. This tender paves the way for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering strategic outcomes for substantial and impactful projects. ## Notice This contract serves as an exemption outside of normal HBC Contract Procedure Rules. The Strategic Development Manager for the Tides of Change Project is on maternity leave. There is nobody within the existing small team that has the experience to progress a lottery application of this scale to submission. The project is currently at an advanced stage will all contracts let and consultants currently working on the final draft documents to take to the mid-term review stage, prior to submission. Tourism UK are currently working on the bid, as the bid developer and coordinator engaged through the micro masterplan via a competitive tender process. This role includes coordinating the preparation and submission of the application, coordinating external consultants and supporting the development of the bid. It is considered that they have the existing in-depth knowledge of the current bid and skills to take the application to submission in May and to be able to present the proposal and answer any queries from NLHF during the review period, having been involved in the project since its inception. No other external consultant would have the depth of knowledge or be able to gain that within the remaining months of the process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013068-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £31,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HARTLEPOOL | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS24 8AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Hartlepool | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Hartlepool | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TOURISM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2026 at 15:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013068-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013068-2026 12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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