TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework
Tees Valley Combined Authority is procuring a seven-lot framework for business support services across the Tees Valley, supporting businesses and entrepreneurs in defined economic and industry specialisms. The lots cover the foundational economy; advanced manufacturing and modern industrial technologies; digital and technology; creative and cultural industries; games; female founders; and experts and mentors. Suppliers will be expected to deliver specialist advice, guidance, mentoring and related business support interventions within their selected lot, with the detailed service requirements set out in the tender documents. The framework has an estimated total value of £17.4 million and is expected to run for two years, with an option to extend for a further two years. Services will be delivered in the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom, principally across the Tees Valley area. The framework is structured around single-supplier lots, so bidders must demonstrate the relevant specialist capability and qualifications for the specific lot or lots for which they apply.
Buyer: Tees Valley Combined Authority. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £12m
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Tees Valley and Durham, Darlington
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2029
- Category: Business and management consultancy services (79410000)
From the official notice
Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)] (the 'Contracting Authority') is looking to procure a framework comprising 7 single suppliers lots for the provision business support services via competitive flexible procedure. The detail on the stages can be found in the Part 1 ITT Document. The various lots will be: Lot 1 – Foundational Economy Lot 2 – Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Industrial Technologies Lot 3 – Digital and Tech Lot 4 – Creative and Cultural Industries Lot 5 – Games Lot 6 – Female Founders Lot 7 – Experts and Mentors. The expected contract term will be 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Pre-Tender Market Engagement has been conducted and further detail relating to this can be found within the tender pack. The contracting authority reserves the right to modify the contract in reliance on Schedule 8 paragraph 1 of the Procurement Act 2023 where the contracting authority clearly states the circumstance in which a modification may be required. These circumstances are set out in the Part 3 Contract Document. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3QY6K2U3W6 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call [removed] or email [removed].
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £12m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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