TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework
Key facts
- Closing date
- Friday 30 October 2026, 15:00 (UK time) Closes in 14 days
- Buyer's estimated value
- £12,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
- Clarification questions deadline
- 23 October 2026, 17:00
- Contract period
- 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2029
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Notice type
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
- Yes
- Arrangement
- Framework agreement
Decision brief
Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.
- How bids will be scored
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Lot Lot 1
- Quality 60%
- Price 20%
- Social Value 20%
Lot Lot 2
- Quality 60%
- Price 20%
- Social Value 20%
Lot Lot 3
- Quality 60%
- Price 20%
- Social Value 20% : Quality
Lot Lot 4
- Quality 60%
- Price 20%
- Social Value 20% : Quality
Lot Lot 5
- Quality 60%
- Price 20%
- Social Value 20% : Quality
Lot Lot 6
- Quality 60%
- Price 20%
- Social Value 20% : Quality
Lot Lot 7
- Quality 60%
- Price 20%
- Social Value 20% : Quality
- Conditions of participation (what you must show)
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economic Please see Tender documents.
technical Please see Tender documents.
economic Two optional twelve month extensions
technical Two optional twelve month extensions
- Contract length and extensions
- 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2029. Extensions: Two optional twelve month extensions
- How to submit
- 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 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Open teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
- Changes the buyer has announced
- Please note the value for Lot 6 - Female Founder was posted incorrectly. The value has been revised to £600,000
- Tender documents
- No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
- Framework
- An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
- Open for bids / closing date
- You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
- Clarification questions
- A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
- Conditions of participation
- What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
- Bids are scored on
- How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
- Lots
- A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
- Area (ITL)
- The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
- UK4 and other notice codes
- Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.
General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.
Description
Lots (7)
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Lot Lot 1: Foundational Economy
Value: £3,500,000 (excl. VAT)
Supporting businesses and organisations across the wider Tees Valley economy, including VCSEs, the visitor economy, local services, retail, hospitality, construction, logistics and professional services, to start, improve resilience, increase productivity and pursue sustainable growth.
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Lot Lot 2: Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Industrial Technologies
Value: £1,800,000 (excl. VAT)
Supporting businesses operating in, supplying into or seeking opportunities across advanced manufacturing, engineering, industrial technologies, clean energy, process industries and related supply chains.
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Lot Lot 3: Digital and Tech
Value: £1,800,000 (excl. VAT)
Supporting technology-led businesses to start, innovate, develop and commercialise products, access markets and investment, and scale.
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Lot Lot 4: Creative and Cultural Industries
Value: £1,200,000 (excl. VAT)
Supporting creative businesses, cultural organisations, freelancers and entrepreneurs to achieve sustainable growth, develop commercial capability, create and commercialise intellectual property, and maximise their economic and wider impact.
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Lot Lot 5: Games
Value: £600,000 (excl. VAT)
Supporting games businesses and entrepreneurs to create, develop and commercialise intellectual property, attract investment, access global markets and contribute to the growth of Tees Valley's games ecosystem.
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Lot Lot 6: Female Founders
Value: £600,000 (excl. VAT)
Supporting women to start, sustain and grow businesses, addressing barriers to participation and improving access to expertise, finance, investment, networks and wider opportunities.
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Lot Lot 7: Specialist Expertise Network
Value: £2,500,000 (excl. VAT)
Providing flexible access to experienced business practitioners, mentors, coaches, specialist consultants and technical experts where focused support is needed to implement plans, overcome barriers or progress towards agreed milestones.