TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is procuring a business support services framework under solicitation TVCA-PROC-0881 to drive business growth, productivity, and the commercialization of intellectual property within the Tees Valley and Durham regions. The framework is divided into seven single-supplier lots: Foundational Economy, Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Industrial Technologies, Digital and Tech, Creative and Cultural Industries, Games, Female Founders, and Experts and Mentors. The total estimated value of the contract is 20,880,000 GBP including VAT, with individual lot values ranging from 600,000 GBP for Games to 6,000,000 GBP for Female Founders. The initial contract term is two years, starting in January 2027, with an option to extend for an additional two years via two twelve-month extensions. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure governed by the Procurement Act 2023 and the Government Procurement Agreement. The award process consists of six stages, including compliance, financial and technical capacity evaluations, quality and price assessments, and presentations. Evaluation is weighted at 60 percent for quality, 20 percent for price, and 20 percent for social value. The authority specifically encourages applications from small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Payment terms are set at 30 days from the receipt of a valid invoice. The deadline for tender submissions is October 30, 2026, at 3:00pm.