--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0882 - Consultancy Support for Bus Network Planning, Transport Partnerships and Strategic Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b6fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b6fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b6fa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-17" --- # TVCA-PROC-0882 - Consultancy Support for Bus Network Planning, Transport Partnerships and Strategic Development Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b6fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b6fa.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0882 - Consultancy Support for Bus Network Planning, Transport Partnerships and Strategic Development". This process falls within the transport systems consultancy services industry category and is located in Darlington, United Kingdom. Key milestones include the issuance of a pre-tender market engagement document on 17th June 2026, with deadlines set for clarification questions by 29th June at 12:00pm and submission of engagement responses by 6th July at 10:00am. The proposed contract period is from 17th August 2026 to 16th August 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029. The procurement method involves market engagement to assess the scope of potential future consultancy services related to transport partnerships and strategic development. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in transport systems consultancy, especially those with expertise in bus network planning and strategic transport policy development. Companies specialising in these areas can utilise their expertise to support the Tees Valley Combined Authority's objectives in enhancing regional transport partnerships and aligning with the government's Integrated National Transport Strategy. Engaging in this preliminary market engagement can provide valuable insights into the development of a robust tender offer, paving the way for future business growth and collaboration with regional authorities. The opportunity is ideally suited for consultancy firms with a proven track record in strategic transport initiatives and public authority partnerships. ## Notice The Contracting Authority seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide consultancy support across various aspects, including Bus Network Planning, Transport Partnerships and wider Strategic Development. It is expected that support will be required to establish and enhance transport partnerships across the region. In addition, consultancy support is expected to be needed to meet the requirements of 'Better Connected', which is the Government's new Integrated National Transport Strategy. Support in this regard is expected to be specifically in relation to assist TVCA in meeting the vision for buses. TVCA are undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a potential future procurement for consultancy support relating to transport partnership development, local bus service planning, and strategic transport policy work. The Authority is seeking to engage organisations with relevant expertise to help inform the scope, structure and delivery approach of a potential future commission, in accordance with evolving national policy and anticipated guidance from the Department for Transport (DfT). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Transport-systems-consultancy-services./9RXA9S3BH7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9RXA9S3BH7 ### Planning Information Pre-tender market engagement document issue: Wednesday 17th June 2026 Pre-tender market engagement clarification question deadline: Monday 29th June, 12:00pm Pre-tender market engagement submission deadline: Monday 6th July, 10:00am 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 All completed responses must be submitted electronically via the portal using the submission template. Should you require assistance in relation to the e-Sourcing portal, please contact Delta eSourcing either on-line at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/contact/, via email to helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com or call +44(0)800 923 9236. Queries regarding this process and/or the content of this PTME should be submitted as clarification requests via the portal, no communication will be accepted via other means. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057109-2026 | | 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 | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 12:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057109-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057109-2026 17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9RXA9S3BH7 - https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Transport-systems-consultancy-services./9RXA9S3BH7 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/contact/ - 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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