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

Tees Valley Combined Authority(buyer)

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Published 5 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 30 October 2026 (10 days left)
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Overview

Tees Valley Combined Authority is procuring a business support services framework valued at approximately £17.4 million, structured across seven single-supplier lots. The scope covers support for foundational economy, advanced manufacturing and modern industrial technologies, digital and tech, creative and cultural industries, games, female founders, and experts and mentors. The framework is open for submissions until 30 October 2026 and will run for an initial two-year term with an optional two-year extension.

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Lots (7)

  • Foundational Economy

    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.

    £3,500,000

  • Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Industrial Technologies

    Supporting businesses operating in, supplying into or seeking opportunities across advanced manufacturing, engineering, industrial technologies, clean energy, process industries and related supply chains.

    £1,800,000

  • Digital and Tech

    Supporting technology-led businesses to start, innovate, develop and commercialise products, access markets and investment, and scale.

    £1,800,000

  • Creative and Cultural Industries

    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.

    £1,200,000

  • Games

    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.

    £600,000

  • Female Founders

    Supporting women to start, sustain and grow businesses, addressing barriers to participation and improving access to expertise, finance, investment, networks and wider opportunities.

    £600,000

  • Specialist Expertise Network

    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.

    £2,500,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£12,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
5 October 2026
Questions by
23 October 2026
Deadline
30 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Business and management consultancy and related servicesBusiness and management consultancy services

Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    7 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    5 October 2026

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