Tees Valley Digital Transport Delivery Programme - Solution Packaging - Request for Information

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise to gather market intelligence to support the development of TVCA's procurement and delivery strategy for a suite of digital transport, data, sensing, and traffic management capabilities that form part of the Tees Valley Digital Transport Delivery Programme. Suppliers are requested to respond to this Request for Information (RFI) as part of a wider Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise. Specifically, this RFI seeks to understand: *Which of the listed deliverables suppliers are capable of delivering *How suppliers believe these deliverables could be most efficiently and effectively packaged for procurement and contract management *Whether deliverables could be delivered: oAs part of a single (read more...)

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority is conducting a procurement process titled "Tees Valley Digital Transport Delivery Programme - Solution Packaging - Request for Information." The focus is on the development of digital transport, data, sensing, and traffic management capabilities. This initiative falls under the services category and is relevant for regions within the United Kingdom, specifically around Darlington. The process is currently at the Planning stage, with a market engagement milestone due by 30th January 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in this early stage via the Delta eSourcing portal to ensure their insights contribute to the strategy, packaging, and sequencing of the procurement.

TVCA-PROC-0677 - Bus Stop Flag Replacement Programme

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are looking to procure a provider to undertake a bus stop flag replacement programme across the Tees Valley. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Bus-stop-posts./KJQ597M394 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KJQ597M394

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority, operating as a sub-central public authority, has initiated a procurement process under the title "TVCA-PROC-0677 - Bus Stop Flag Replacement Programme". This procurement, classified under the services category, invites businesses to tender for replacing bus stop flags across the Tees Valley region, headquartered at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, UK. The process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 9th February 2026 and the expected award date by 16th February 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, encouraging competitive bidding for a contract valued at £480,000, scheduled to commence on 23rd March 2026 and possibly extendable until 2031.

TVCA-PROC-0753 - Digital Transport Full Business Case Appraisal Services - Pre-Tender Market Engagement

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to provide independent appraisal services for a Digital Transport Full Business Case (FBC) currently under development. The FBC is expected to be completed by April 2026 and will require independent appraisal to confirm compliance with HM Treasury's Green Book, TVCA's Assurance Framework, and the requirements of the TVCA Digital Transport Delivery Programme, prior to consideration for approval and decision-making. Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: *Understand the market's appetite to participate in a potential future procurement for independent appraisal services *Validate potential appraisal methodologies and approaches, particularly in relation to (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, UK. This tender, titled "TVCA-PROC-0753 - Digital Transport Full Business Case Appraisal Services - Pre-Tender Market Engagement", falls under the industry category of business services covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement seeks to engage suppliers for independent appraisal services concerning a Digital Transport Full Business Case. Key dates include a scheduled milestone due by 23rd January 2026, with the full business case anticipated for completion by April 2026. The methodology aligns with HM Treasury’s Green Book and TVCA’s Assurance Framework.

Darlington Health Squad

Description: This notice is an intention to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider process. The Darlington Health Squad Service is based on a proven outreach-first model established in County Durham to tackle health inequalities and improve population health and wellbeing. Delivered in partnership between the NHS and voluntary sector, the Health Squad adopts a community development approach and provides an offer of holistic health assessments, delivery of health interventions, health care system navigation and advocacy. Addressing immediate health needs, longer-term engagement with healthcare when needed, and support to address the wider determinants of health.

Summary: The public procurement process for the "Darlington Health Squad" contract was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, a regional authority in the UK. This contract falls under the category of miscellaneous health services, specifically designed to enhance public health and tackle health inequalities in Darlington. The procurement stage reached its completion with the formal contract award and signing on 8th January 2026. This service adopts a community-focused model originated in County Durham to deliver holistic health assessments and healthcare system navigation. The procurement was executed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition.

TVCA-PROC-0297 Provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, is seeking to procure a single Concessionaire for the supply, installation, maintenance and operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, and associated works and services. Provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - LEVI). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Chargers./FP685598VC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FP685598VC 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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004924719

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority is in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This project, identified by the code TVCA-PROC-0297, falls under the category of works and involves supplying, installing, maintaining, and operating local electric vehicle infrastructure in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and significant deadlines include an enquiry period closing on 23rd March 2026, a tender submission period ending on 30th March 2026, and an award period concluding on 1st May 2026. The total value of the contract is projected at £6,596,000, with the contract period commencing on 15th June 2026 and potentially extending beyond an initial 15-year term.

TVCA-PROC-0751 Lift and Escalator Status Accessibility Application - Pre-Tender Market Engagement

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to deliver a Lift & Escalator Status Accessibility Application for railway stations across the Tees Valley. Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: *Understand the market's appetite to be involved in the potential future procurement exercise; *Validate the supplier's proposal; *Understand the capacity of the market and timescales for delivery *Potential risks associated with the procurement *Understand opportunities, costs and considerations *Provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries and points of consideration in advance of any potential procurement exercise. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta (read more...)

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0751 Lift and Escalator Status Accessibility Application - Pre-Tender Market Engagement." The project is aimed at developing an application for lift and escalator status accessibility at railway stations across the Tees Valley. As a public authority in the sub-central government category, the buyer is seeking to engage with the market to assess potential suppliers and understand the market's capacity and risk factors. This market engagement phase is scheduled with a response due date set for 23rd January 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, aligned with business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with the contract period planned from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2026.

TVCA-PROC-0297 Provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, is seeking to procure a single Concessionaire for the supply, installation, maintenance and operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, and associated works and services. Provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - LEVI). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Chargers./FP685598VC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FP685598VC 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 Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Chargers./FP685598VC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FP685598VC

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority is in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This project, identified by the code TVCA-PROC-0297, falls under the category of works and involves supplying, installing, maintaining, and operating local electric vehicle infrastructure in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and significant deadlines include an enquiry period closing on 23rd March 2026, a tender submission period ending on 30th March 2026, and an award period concluding on 1st May 2026. The total value of the contract is projected at £6,596,000, with the contract period commencing on 15th June 2026 and potentially extending beyond an initial 15-year term.

TVCA-PROC-0731 - Supported Bus Services

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are seeking to reprocure Supported Bus Services across the Tees Valley region. Within this tender, the services below are separated into lots. Providers can bid on as few or as many lots as they deem appropriate. Each lot has a separate financial threshold. 1: Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18 2: Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a 3: Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A 4: Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29) 5: Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B 6: Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park 7: Middlesbrough Service - 35 8: Redcar & Cleveland Services - (read more...)

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority is actively seeking to reprocure supported bus services throughout the Tees Valley region, offering opportunities across various lots that cover services from Darlington, Stockton, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, and Redcar & Cleveland. This tender is catalogued under public road transport services, and is currently in the procurement stage with an open procedure. The key deadline for submissions is set for 19 January 2026 at noon, with an enquiry period terminating on 9 January 2026. The procurement is structured in a way that providers can bid on multiple lots, each with a distinct financial threshold, thereby allowing flexibility in service delivery.

TVCA-PROC-0705 - Visit Tees Valley Website Migration & Development Pre-Tender Market Engagement

Description: The Contracting Authority is conducting this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) to inform of the potential procurement of an A Visit Tees Valley (VTV), the Destination Management Organisation for the Tees Valley region, digital agencies for the migration and development of a standalone Visit Tees Valley website. A Contract value or Term will be decided after the PTME. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Advertising-and-marketing-services./U2DSV27Y5Y To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U2DSV27Y5Y

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority is initiating a procurement process for the migration and development of a Visit Tees Valley standalone website. This procurement is within the advertising and marketing services industry category, and it is currently in the planning stage with a pre-tender market engagement scheduled to conclude on 15th January 2026. Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, the procurement process seeks to engage digital agencies to bolster the region's Destination Management Organisation. The planned contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, offering businesses an opportunity to be involved in an impactful regional project.

People Advisory Support

Description: We are seeking an ongoing advisory relationship and access to research covering the human resources sector to optimise delivery of our 3-year SLC people strategy and people aspects of the SLC wide 3 year transformation programme. Specifically, we are looking for:- * HR best practice, advisory support and HR tools, templates, maturity assessments and benchmarking data to accelerate success and mitigate against risk of mistakes. * Expert advice on leading the people and culture transformation is required to embed the new Target Operating Model and enable SLC's digital and strategic ambitions. * Build capabilities within the people Directorate to ensure success of transformation and delivery of organisational objectives * Provide unbiased, peer-informed insights and practical tools that simplify complexity, accelerate decision-making, and reduce risk.

Summary: The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "People Advisory Support." This procurement falls under the industry category of research services and is set to operate across the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a direct award method via the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. The contract, awarded to Gartner UK Limited for their extensive advisory and research capabilities in human resources, will commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2027. The process was initially in the planning stage, marked by a market engagement with potential suppliers including Gartner UK Limited, before its completion and award stage on 10th December 2025.