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Interim Legal Support

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has concluded a public procurement process titled "Interim Legal Support" within the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff (CPV code: 79620000). The procurement was conducted through a call-off from the ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework and awarded a contract to SELLICK PARTNERSHIP GROUP LIMITED. This contract covers the provision of an interim lawyer and has a value of £69,552. The project is located in the North East of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 21st April 2026 to 22nd October 2026. The procurement process has been completed, with the award date noted as 17th April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that are equipped to supply temporary legal personnel, particularly those that are adept at working with public sector clients such as combined authorities. Companies that can offer specialised legal support and possess frameworks for rapid deployment of personnel within the North East England region may find similar contracts appealing. The procurement was selective, suggesting that it is advantageous for businesses to be part of established frameworks to participate in these types of government tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this contract, which highlights the inclusivity of opportunities within public sector procurement activities for smaller businesses.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0c2470b-0caa-4ed5-b179-3ba1496d7846
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12dc1248-2362-4456-a2a0-264ee074de7e
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
£69,552 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,552 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 6-12 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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