--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0821 - Bus Timetable Production - PTME" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0681aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681aa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-04-15" --- # TVCA-PROC-0821 - Bus Timetable Production - PTME Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0681aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681aa.json) ## Summary Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0821 - Bus Timetable Production - PTME," focussed on bus timetable production services within the services industry category. This pre-tender market engagement seeks to gather insights regarding market capability and innovative solutions from potential suppliers. Located in Darlington, at the Teesside Airport Business Suite, this contracting authority represents a sub-central government body intent on understanding best practices and indicative costs. Key dates include the issue of the engagement document on 14th April 2026, with a deadline for clarification questions by 3pm on 22nd April 2026, and submission by 3pm on 1st May 2026. The full contract period is planned from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with potential renewals extending to 2029. This tender represents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in application services and those focused on innovative transport logistics solutions. By participating in this engagement exercise, businesses can influence the procurement specifications and align themselves with Tees Valley Combined Authority's vision for high-quality, cost-effective timetable production. The engagement invites organisations capable of bringing forward innovative practices, ensuring they contribute significantly to the authority's objectives. Ideally suited are companies with proven expertise in service provision within the transport sector and those ready to offer novel solutions and efficient implementation timelines, making this an attractive opportunity for growth and collaboration. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of bus timetable production services. We aim to understand market capability, best-practice approaches, indicative costs, implementation timelines, and innovations that may support the future procurement process. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6U7MC8P683 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. ### Planning Information To respond to this pre-market engagement request, you must be registered to use the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/login.html To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6U7MC8P683 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Below outlines the key dates for this pre-tender market engagement exercise. Pre-tender market engagement document issue: Tuesday 14th April 2026 Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline: 3pm on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: 3pm on Friday 1st May 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034252-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 72416000 - Application service providers ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 13:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034252-2026 - 14 Apr 2026 at 09:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033608-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034252-2026 15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033608-2026 14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6U7MC8P683 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/login.html - 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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