---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0706 - Development of Tees Valley Spatial Development Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d066"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# TVCA-PROC-0706 - Development of Tees Valley Spatial Development Strategy

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d066

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the development of the Tees Valley Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) was undertaken by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, United Kingdom. The contract, identified by "TVCA-PROC-0706," falls under the services category, specifically public relations services. The procurement process reached the award stage and is now complete, with the contract period starting on 22 July 2026 and due to end on 31 July 2027, with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted using a limited method and the total contract value is £204,000 GBP. The details were published without prior notice due to unforeseen delays in contract finalisation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and strategic consultancy, particularly those capable of offering advanced strategic and technical advice. The project involves leading options assessments and drafting strategies, aligning well with businesses experienced in large-scale governmental projects. Firms such as Stantec UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, who have established capabilities in executing complex development strategies for sub-central government entities, are well-suited for such contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in government contracts may find leveraging expertise in strategic advice provision advantageous for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

To support the development of the Tees Valley Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) and provide specialist strategic and technical advice and guidance to TVCA and partners, specifically leading options assessments and a draft SDS Contract started 01/06/2026, however, due to delays in signing the contract it was not possible to publish notices ahead of commencement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068950-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,000 |

## 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 | STANTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 07:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068950-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068950-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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