--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0739 - Visit Tees Valley Website Events API" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0663e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663e3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-06" --- # TVCA-PROC-0739 - Visit Tees Valley Website Events API Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0663e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663e3.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority is inviting suppliers to bid for a one-year contract, with potential extensions up to three years, to provide an event data API for integration into the Visit Tees Valley website. The procurement process, entitled "TVCA-PROC-0739 - Visit Tees Valley Website Events API," falls under the industry categories of web page editing software development and data management services. The tender is in its active stage, with the deadline for enquiries set for 13 March 2026 and tender submission closing on 20 March 2026. Located in Darlington, the contracting authority is aiming for the seamless supply and aggregation of event data to ensure timely and engaging content for website visitors. The procurement method is an open competition aimed at service providers. This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in API development, data aggregation, and web services. Firms proficient in providing innovative solutions for automatic data sourcing and integration would be ideal candidates for this contract. Additionally, businesses with expertise in managing and maintaining current and comprehensive event data feeds will find this tender suitable to expand their portfolio. Targeting small to medium-sized enterprises, the procurement encourages quality and cost-effective solutions with award criteria heavily focused on quality assessment at 80% and pricing at 20%. The contract's potential extension options and suitability for SMEs offer considerable prospects for long-term collaboration and growth for successful bidders. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') is seeking to appoint a supplier to continue the provision of an event data Application Programming Interface (API) for a period of one year, with the option to extend for an additional three years on a 1 + 1 + 1 basis. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier that can: * Automatically source and aggregate relevant event data from third party websites. * Supply this data via an API feed for integration into the Visit Tees Valley website. * Ensure the "What's On" section remains current, relevant, comprehensive and engaging for users. Possible reasons the contract may need to be extended or varied include: * Funding Variations: Contract scope, deliverables, or duration may require amendment due to the withdrawal, reduction, reallocation, or increase of allocated funding during the contract term. * Strategic or Policy Changes: Changes in Combined Authority priorities arising from Government policy updates or revised guidance from VisitEngland may result in adjustments to scope, KPIs, or service delivery requirements. * Cyber Security Incidents: Cyber attacks or security breaches may disrupt website services, compromise data, and require remedial action or contractual variation. * Internal Organisational or System Changes: Internal restructuring, process amendments, or changes to digital platforms may require modifications to delivery arrangements, integrations, or contractual scope. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Web-page-editing-software-development-services./4GAS3QB62K To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4GAS3QB62K ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract period is one year with an option to extend to for an additional three years on a 1 + 1 + 1 basis unless otherwise agreed in writing by the contracting authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020274-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £36,000 | | Lots value | £36,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212224 - Web page editing software development services - 72322000 - Data management services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 10:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020274-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020274-2026 6th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4GAS3QB62K - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Web-page-editing-software-development-services./4GAS3QB62K - 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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