--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0830 - PME - IZ Programme Advisor: Digital and Creative Cluster Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0694be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0694be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0694be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0694be.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-05-08" --- # TVCA-PROC-0830 - PME - IZ Programme Advisor: Digital and Creative Cluster Development Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0694be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0694be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0694be.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to engage a supplier who will provide specialist advice for the development of its Digital and Creative Cluster within an Investment Zone. This Pre Market Engagement exercise intends to gauge market interest and expertise in supporting the strategic programme. The procurement focuses on the project management consultancy services sector, primarily located in Darlington, United Kingdom, within the UKC1 region. Interested parties should note that the deadline for market engagement is 22nd May 2026, with a scheduled contract period starting on 8th June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses offering consultancy services, specifically those experienced in project management within the digital and creative industries. Such businesses could potentially expand their portfolios by contributing to a high-profile strategic programme under a public authority. Companies with an established presence in the UK or those seeking to establish connections within the Tees Valley area could find this engagement particularly beneficial for their business growth. Engaging in this process may also provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for further governmental projects. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') seeks to engage the market through this Pre Market Engagement exercise for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide specialist advice to its Investment Zone to support the development, refinement and delivery of its strategic programme. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Tees Valley portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/??notice-title??/VAP4ZM3W83 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAP4ZM3W83 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Project-management-consultancy-services./VAP4ZM3W83 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAP4ZM3W83 ### Planning Information Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') seeks to engage the market through this Pre Market Engagement exercise for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide specialist advice to its Investment Zone to support the development, refinement and delivery of its strategic programme. Closing Date 22nd May 2026 13:30 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042535-2026 | | 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 | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 12:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042535-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042535-2026 8th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAP4ZM3W83 - https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/??notice-title??/VAP4ZM3W83 - https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Project-management-consultancy-services./VAP4ZM3W83 - 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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