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TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework”. Bids close on 30 October 2026, 15:00 GMT; the estimated value is £17.4 million (framework maximum). Who can bid: Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises; Bidders must meet financial capacity conditions of participation. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Business support framework in Tees Valley with 7 lots, for small firms and social enterprises
Tees Valley Combined Authority is setting up a framework of 7 single-supplier lots for business support services, covering the foundational economy, advanced manufacturing, digital and tech, creative and cultural industries, games, female founders, and a specialist expertise network. The estimated total value is £12,000,000 excluding VAT. The term is 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, delivered in Tees Valley and Durham.
Who can win it
- Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises
- Bidders must meet financial capacity conditions of participation
- Bidders must meet technical ability conditions of participation
Key facts
- Framework maximum
- £17.4 million
- Contract period
- 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years
- How bids are judged
- Quality 60%, Price 20%, Social Value 20%
- Published
- 05 Oct 2026
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