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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tvca-proc-0881-business-tees-valley-support-spine-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-078125). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Tees Valley Combined Authority: "TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £12,000,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 30 Oct 2026, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 4 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Tees Valley Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/tees-valley-combined-authority-ons-e47000006)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £12,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 October 2026 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 7
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Business and management consultancy and related services, Business and management consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC1
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tvca-proc-0881-business-tees-valley-support-spine-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-078125#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-078125`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tvca-proc-0881-business-tees-valley-support-spine-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-078125#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteesvalley.delta-esourcing.com%2Frespond%2F3QY6K2U3W6)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tvca-proc-0881-business-tees-valley-support-spine-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-078125#participate

## Description
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 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

## Lots (7)
### Lot Lot 1: Foundational Economy
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £3,500,000
- **Description:** 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 product...
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot 2: Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Industrial Technologies
- **Lot id:** `Lot 2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,800,000
- **Description:** Supporting businesses operating in, supplying into or seeking opportunities across advanced manufacturing, engineering, industrial technologies, clean energy, process industries and related supply chains.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot 3: Digital and Tech
- **Lot id:** `Lot 3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,800,000
- **Description:** Supporting technology-led businesses to start, innovate, develop and commercialise products, access markets and investment, and scale.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 01/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot 4: Creative and Cultural Industries
- **Lot id:** `Lot 4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,200,000
- **Description:** 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.
- **Contract Period:** 31/01/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot 5: Games
- **Lot id:** `Lot 5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £600,000
- **Description:** 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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot 6: Female Founders
- **Lot id:** `Lot 6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000

- **Estimated Value:** £600,000
- **Description:** Supporting women to start, sustain and grow businesses, addressing barriers to participation and improving access to expertise, finance, investment, networks and wider opportunities.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot 7: Specialist Expertise Network
- **Lot id:** `Lot 7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,500,000
- **Description:** 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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F094006-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-07T12:35:33.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T18:34:16.839Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-078125