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TVCA-PROC-0698

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Nov 2025 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for interim legal support across its group-wide legal function. The procurement process, identified by the title TVCA-PROC-0698, falls under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and targets the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th October 2025, with a contract period from 20th October 2025 to 16th January 2026. The process is now in the award stage, with the award status set as active as of 14th October 2025, and published on 3rd November 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers offering legal services capable of providing interim support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability considerations. With a contract value of £69,552, businesses with a focus on legal consultancy and service delivery may find this opportunity profitable. The awarded supplier is Sellick Partnership Limited, indicating the potential for firms of various scales to compete, provided they have relevant framework agreements in place.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0698

Notice Description

Interim Legal Support for the group wide legal function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caa69269-ad34-4bc4-9917-7b5f0d1e0f07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378bed6e-9fcc-4c4b-9d44-8d19111ca1f8
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
£69,552 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,552 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 16 Jan 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
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SELLICK PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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