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Interim Legal Support

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2026 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process for the provision of interim legal support, specifically the supply services of personnel, under the industry classification code 79620000. The procurement was facilitated through a call-off from the ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework using a direct award method. This contract was awarded to Sellick Partnership Group Limited and covers a contract period from 20th April 2026 to 10th September 2026. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £75,920. The procurement stage is at the award phase, following the tender period which ended on 1st April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing temporary legal personnel services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given its structure and suitability setup. Companies operating in or able to service the North Eastern United Kingdom have potential advantages due to the location-specific requirements. Such engagements can enhance business profiles and expand their footprint in public sector contracting by demonstrating capability and compliance with framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Legal Support

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have have awarded a contract via a Call off from ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework - Direct Award option for the provision of Interim Lawyer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-274d9167-7b1e-47b2-9141-0a4470bfecf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deca3607-75af-4e17-93c7-fdfa15d45268
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
TS17 6QY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SELLICK PARTNERSHIP GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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