Award

Legal Support Staff

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

26 May 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "Legal Support Staff," under the legal services industry category. The procurement focused on providing interim legal support to the legal department within the authority. This award, part of a call-off from the ESPO framework reference 3S-22 Strategic HR Services, was selectively initiated. The contract, valued at £39,600, spans from 2nd February 2026 to 30th May 2026 in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Relevant dates include the tender period ending on 30th January 2026 and the award published on 26th May 2026. The buying organisation's main office is based at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, England.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender primarily exist for large firms, such as Sellick Partnership Limited, which has been successfully awarded the contract. However, the arrangement indicates openness to small and medium-sized enterprises in the legal services sector participating in similar future tenders. Businesses specialising in strategic HR services or those well-versed in providing legal support could find opportunities in frameworks akin to ESPO's that accommodate call-offs. The procurement method encourages companies to engage through established frameworks, fostering a streamlined process for capable suppliers.

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Notice Title

Legal Support Staff

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have awarded a contract to Sellick Partnership Limited Call off from ESPO framework Reference 3S-22 Strategic HR Services for the supply of a member of staff - Interim legal support to legal department function across the Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-365be0f0-16a4-467b-8bbe-a6b5791c2198
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac198637-17b0-4919-a95e-6faac9102f3b
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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