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title: "Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Local Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b9f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Local Evaluation

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b9f

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority recently completed the procurement process for the "Youth Guarantee Trailblazer Local Evaluation" project. This contract, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, was executed in the Darlington region of the United Kingdom. It began on 2nd March 2026 and was signed on 31st March 2026, following a short delay due to resourcing issues. Using a limited procurement method, determined as below threshold - limited competition, the contract engages SQW LIMITED, a small-to-medium enterprise, as the supplier. This procurement falls under the sub-central governmental public authority category and includes provisions for a potential six-month extension, renewable up to March 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially in research, development, and business services like law, marketing, and consulting. Companies like SQW LIMITED, who have a solid foundation in delivering specialised consultancy services, would be particularly well-suited to bid for such contracts. Engaging with contracts like this enables business growth by broadening their portfolio and establishing a foothold within the public sector. The contract's focus on local evaluations for youth programmes also invites collaborations with innovative firms experienced in delivering impactful development services.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have commissioned an evaluation partner to deliver the local evaluation for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme. The contract start date was 2nd March 2026 however there has been a delay with signing due to resource. The contract was signed on 31st March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030790-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,884 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030790-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030790-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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