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TVCA-PROC-0744 - Active Travel Engagement Support Services
services
Open procedure
Public relations services
Location not published
Published value
£680,000
Submission deadline 13 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published1
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 23:45 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Core facts published
Submission route published
Scope structure
1lots
1 published CPV family
Decision Velocity
21 days
Sector median: 64 days
Contract lifecycle
Published
Published option or renewal signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£680,000
1 award supplier linked
Bidding Competition
1 bids
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 79)
Based on 13,031 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
9.17%
Typical Bids Received
4 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
64 days
Historical record: Ambient People has won 10 previous contracts with this contracting authority in this category.
Procurement history indicates repeat engagement with this buyer in this sector. All competitions remain open to qualifying tenderers.
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 79)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
| Supplier | Awards won in sector | Total awarded value | Avg. winning discount |
|---|---|---|---|
KPMG LLPCRN: OC301540 | 49 contracts | £157,191,280,561 | -9.7% below budget |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLPCRN: OC303525 | 36 contracts | £78,121,082,603 | -6.3% below budget |
HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITEDCRN: 00975677 | 36 contracts | £57,303,208,486 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLPCRN: OC387148 | 34 contracts | £13,244,279,400 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
DELOITTE LLPCRN: OC303675 | 30 contracts | £104,328,670,062 | -37% below budget |
Ernst & Young LLPCRN: OC300001 | 28 contracts | £54,840,655,892 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
G2V RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITEDCRN: 08067630 | 28 contracts | £5,576,393 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE LIMITEDCRN: 10484468 | 27 contracts | £304,062,138 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK LimitedCRN: 01679046 | 27 contracts | £3,662,531 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
JISC SERVICES LIMITEDCRN: 02881024 | 25 contracts | £22,142,230 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Evidence coverage
10/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
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Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Tees Valley Combined Authority: "TVCA-PROC-0744 - Active Travel Engagement Support Services". Published status: complete. Published value: £680,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 13 May 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com.
| Contracting Authority | Tees Valley Combined Authority | Scope & Categories | SERVICES (1 lot) | Submission Window | Closed 13 May 2026, 12:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Legal Basis & Regime | 2023/54 · Open procedure · Above threshold | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £680,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Tees Valley Combined Authority
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Tees Valley Combined Authority. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
0%Historical Average
Competition Density
1Bids / Report (median)
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
Middlesbrough Environment CityTop vendor: 100% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 1 active published awards; 1 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 79):
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable Value | Avg. Price Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Environment City | 1 win | £680,000 | — |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityTees Valley Combined Authority | Procedure methodOpen procedure | Procurement categoryservices |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdYes | Legal basisUKPGA · 2023/54 | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadline5 May 2026, 12:00 BST | Electronic submissionallowed | Submission languagesen |
Published3 Sept 2026, 15:25 BST | Last source update3 Sept 2026, 15:25 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationPublic relations services | ||
Delivery areaLocation not published | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0684bc | ||
How to participate
Submission deadline passed
The official deadline for this opportunity was 13 May 2026, 12:00 BST. External portal workspaces, tender packs, or clarification messaging may now be restricted or archived by the contracting authority.
Submission methodNot published | Electronic submissionallowed | Clarification deadline5 May 2026, 12:00 BST |
Submission languagesen | Expression of interest deadlineNot published | E-Sourcing Portal |
Submission instructions https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S8WJWSUW5Y | ||
What is being bought
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 Redcar & Cleveland.
TVCA is seeking a capable and experienced provider who can drive meaningful behaviour change, increase participation in active travel and maximise the impact of existing and future infrastructure across the Tees Valley.
For transparency the Contract was signed on 21st August due to resource constraints.
What changed
From the official release history
- Official notice release published
3 Sept 2026, 15:25 BST - tender value changed
3 Jun 2026, 10:27 BST - Status changed to complete
3 Jun 2026, 10:27 BST - Official notice release published
3 Jun 2026, 10:27 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
3 Jun 2026, 10:27 BST - Official notice release published
17 Apr 2026, 09:03 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedcompleteRenewalPublished value£680,000The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract period1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 31 Mar 2027, 23:59 BSTEligibilitySME eligibleVCSE eligibleOptions / renewalThere are two options to extend for one year each.
Timeline
- Procedure published
3 Sept 2026, 15:25 BST - Submission deadline
13 May 2026, 12:00 BST - Award active
3 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £680,000 - Contract active
Signed 6 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · £680,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Middlesbrough Environment City £680,000 · 3 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active · lots 1 |
Contracts Contract £680,000 · signed 6 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 31 Mar 2027, 23:59 BST There are two options to extend for one year each. |
Bid statistics bids: 1 (lot 1) finalStageBids: 1 (lot 1) smeFinalStageBids: 1 (lot 1) vcseFinalStageBids: 1 (lot 1) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PDNG-8971-ZVCRAward and contract changes
Documents (4)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 3 Sept 2026, 15:25 BST
- 3 Jun 2026, 10:27 BST
- 17 Apr 2026, 09:03 BST
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