---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0858 - LAEP Into Community Energy Toolkit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb51"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# TVCA-PROC-0858 - LAEP Into Community Energy Toolkit

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb51

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## Summary

The current procurement opportunity, initiated on 23rd June 2026, is a tender process launched by the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The authority is seeking a supplier to develop a "Community Energy Toolkit" for the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, specifically targeting community energy groups and local authorities. The procurement falls under the category of "Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services" and focuses on locations in the UKC1 and UKE regions. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of 4th August 2026, with the contract period scheduled to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed is an open competition, suited to businesses capable of providing high-quality services under a below-threshold value framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focusing on energy and sustainability projects. Enterprises with experience working with community energy initiatives would find this opportunity beneficial, allowing them to leverage their expertise to support community and local authority collaborations. The procurement process favours organisations that can offer not only technical expertise but also contribute to social value, with a particular suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, thus encouraging diverse participation and fostering growth across various sectors. The criteria are weighted towards quality and social value, ensuring that innovative and impactful solutions are prioritised.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') on behalf of North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub is seeking a supplier to produce a toolkit for Community Energy Group and Local Authorities to use to support in turning LAEP objectives into viable shared ownership/community energy projects. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H99WKZ39E 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:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./9H99WKZ39E To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H99WKZ39E

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059063-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 14:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059063-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059063-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9H99WKZ39E
- https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./9H99WKZ39E
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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