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TVCA-PROC-0708 - Ground, Pavement and Utility Investigations (Transport)

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority ('the Contracting Authority') intends to procure a supplier to deliver Ground Investigation (GI) services to support transport and infrastructure projects across the Tees Valley. Services will include intrusive and non-intrusive investigations, laboratory testing and reporting to inform feasibility studies, business case development and engineering design. The supplier responsible for managing site investigations, access arrangements, traffic management and reinstatement, and providing reports and AGS-compliant data in line with relevant industry standards. Description of risks to contract performance are detailed in the tender documentation. These include access constraints, utilities, ground conditions, environmental constraints and additional funding.

Summary: Tees Valley Combined Authority is overseeing a public procurement process to contract Ground Investigation Services for transport and infrastructure projects across the Tees Valley region. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is titled "TVCA-PROC-0708 - Ground, Pavement and Utility Investigations (Transport)" and falls under the industry category of works and services. The authority is conducting an open competition below the threshold to procure a supplier for services including ground and pavement investigations, laboratory testing, and feasibility study support, with a maximum contract value of approximately £720,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 15th May 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 1st May 2026. The project is located in Darlington, a part of the UKC13 region, and the contracting authority operates from Teesside International Airport Business Suite.

TVCA-PROC-0849 - Concession Agreement for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Preliminary Market Engagement

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to finance, install, own, maintain and operate on-street Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) within the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) area for a limited period. TVCA's total LEVI funding allocation is PS6,596,000. Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: *Understand the market's appetite to be involved in the potential future procurement exercise; *Understand the capacity of the market and timescales for delivery; *Understand potential risks associated with the procurement; *Understand opportunities, costs and considerations; and *Provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries and points for consideration in advance of any potential procurement exercise. Collaboration with the supply chain is (read more...)

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process for a concession agreement focused on the supply, installation, maintenance, and operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure within the Tees Valley area. This process is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement dates including a milestone scheduled for 15 May 2026. The project will be financed through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding, totalling £6,596,000, and is classified under the industry category of Electrical installation work and Vehicle refuelling services. Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, potential suppliers are encouraged to engage through the Delta portal, offering an opportunity to shape the specification and delivery timelines.

Creative Community Mental Health Learning Programme

Description: Community health services, but only in respect of community health services which are delivered to individuals.

Summary: The procurement process for the "Creative Community Mental Health Learning Programme" has been formally awarded through the direct award process C. The contract, with a total value of £400,000, is managed by the TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, located in Darlington, United Kingdom. This service will cater to individuals in the community health sector under the Provider Selection Regime regulations, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The programme will run from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, with an option to extend to 31st March 2031. The award was confirmed on 1st April 2026, with representations by providers required by noon, 25th April 2026.

TVCA-PROC-0753 - TVCA Digital Transport Programme - Services to Appraise an Intelligent Transport Full Business Case

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking to procure the services of an Intelligent Transport Systems Subject Matter Expert to support the development, review, and assurance of the Digital Transport Programme Full Business Case. The appointed supplier will provide independent technical and strategic input to ensure that the FBC is robust, evidence-based, and aligned with HM Treasury Green Book (2026) guidance and public sector governance expectations (TVCA Assurance Framework). To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z43U62WJ8T 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.

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority is actively seeking a Subject Matter Expert for its Digital Transport Programme to appraise the Full Business Case. This procurement, titled "TVCA Digital Transport Programme – Services to Appraise an Intelligent Transport Full Business Case," falls under the industry category of business services encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, the tender is in the active stage, with the final date for submissions set for 11 May 2026, while enquiries can be made until 1 May 2026. With an open competition procurement method, the process is tailored for businesses below the financial threshold, also allowing electronic submissions.

TVCA-PROC-0744 - Active Travel Engagement Support Services

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') is seeking to appoint a service provider to deliver comprehensive active travel services that promotes and demonstrates the adoption and use of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure (LCWIP) and tourism leisure routes both existing and in development. The programme will aim to empower more people to choose active to work, education/training and everyday activities. This appointed provider will be responsible for: *Improving and expanding capability building, public engagement and community involvement. *Delivering behaviour change (mode shift), communications and increasing active travel uptake across the area. *Managing staff and volunteers effectively to ensure the successful delivery and growth of the programme. *Operating from two physical locations while ensuring equitable delivery across all five constituent local authorities: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees and (read more...)

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority is inviting tenders for Active Travel Engagement Support Services to promote the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure and tourism leisure routes in the Tees Valley region. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 13th May 2026. The aim of the programme is to empower residents to choose active travel for work, education, training, and everyday activities across Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, and Redcar & Cleveland. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 with potential extensions available, depending on funding and performance. The buyer is operating under the open procedure method, ensuring transparency and inclusivity in the procurement process.

TVCA-PROC-0821 - Bus Timetable Production - PTME

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of bus timetable production services. We aim to understand market capability, best-practice approaches, indicative costs, implementation timelines, and innovations that may support the future procurement process. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6U7MC8P683 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.

Summary: Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0821 - Bus Timetable Production - PTME," focussed on bus timetable production services within the services industry category. This pre-tender market engagement seeks to gather insights regarding market capability and innovative solutions from potential suppliers. Located in Darlington, at the Teesside Airport Business Suite, this contracting authority represents a sub-central government body intent on understanding best practices and indicative costs. Key dates include the issue of the engagement document on 14th April 2026, with a deadline for clarification questions by 3pm on 22nd April 2026, and submission by 3pm on 1st May 2026. The full contract period is planned from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with potential renewals extending to 2029.

TVCA-PROC-0708 - Ground, Pavement and Utility Investigations (Transport)

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority ('the Contracting Authority') intends to procure a supplier to deliver Ground Investigation (GI) services to support transport and infrastructure projects across the Tees Valley. Services will include intrusive and non-intrusive investigations, laboratory testing and reporting to inform feasibility studies, business case development and engineering design. The supplier responsible for managing site investigations, access arrangements, traffic management and reinstatement, and providing reports and AGS-compliant data in line with relevant industry standards. Description of risks to contract performance are detailed in the tender documentation. These include access constraints, utilities, ground conditions, environmental constraints and additional funding.

Summary: Tees Valley Combined Authority is overseeing a public procurement process to contract Ground Investigation Services for transport and infrastructure projects across the Tees Valley region. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is titled "TVCA-PROC-0708 - Ground, Pavement and Utility Investigations (Transport)" and falls under the industry category of works and services. The authority is conducting an open competition below the threshold to procure a supplier for services including ground and pavement investigations, laboratory testing, and feasibility study support, with a maximum contract value of approximately £720,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 15th May 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 1st May 2026. The project is located in Darlington, a part of the UKC13 region, and the contracting authority operates from Teesside International Airport Business Suite.

TVCA-PROC-0821 - Bus Timetable Production - PTME

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority') seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of bus timetable production services. We aim to understand market capability, best-practice approaches, indicative costs, implementation timelines, and innovations that may support the future procurement process.

Summary: Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0821 - Bus Timetable Production - PTME," focussed on bus timetable production services within the services industry category. This pre-tender market engagement seeks to gather insights regarding market capability and innovative solutions from potential suppliers. Located in Darlington, at the Teesside Airport Business Suite, this contracting authority represents a sub-central government body intent on understanding best practices and indicative costs. Key dates include the issue of the engagement document on 14th April 2026, with a deadline for clarification questions by 3pm on 22nd April 2026, and submission by 3pm on 1st May 2026. The full contract period is planned from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with potential renewals extending to 2029.

Provision of Clinical Pathology Services

Description: County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for lab testing services. The service includes testing a wide range of patient and environment specimens to detect the presence of pathogenic microorganisms.

Summary: The contract for the "Provision of Clinical Pathology Services" has been awarded by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This award, announced on 13th April 2026, pertains to the main industry category of services, specifically pathology services, delivered within the UKC region. Key dates for the contractual arrangement include a service term starting on 1st March 2026, with a possible extension for 2 additional 12-month periods. The awarding was processed through a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which does not require the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, to Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. The estimated value of the contract is £500,941.26 and is intended to support lab testing services, focusing on the detection of pathogenic microorganisms from various specimens.

Provision of Laboratory Services

Description: County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for lab testing services. The service includes testing a wide range of patient and environment specimens to detect the presence of pathogenic microorganisms.

Summary: The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust recently awarded a contract for the "Provision of Laboratory Services" to The Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically pathology services, and is based in Darlington, UK. The procurement process used was direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was officially awarded on 1st April 2026 and will span 36 months with a potential extension of 24 months, valued at approximately £4.13 million. This tender process moved through various stages, including an intention to award and formal awarding, highlighting the structured approach of the NHS Trust to ensure continuity of service provision.