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Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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28 Jul 2025 at 13:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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28 Jul 2025 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has undertaken a procurement process for the position of Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources. The tender, identified by TVCA-PROC-0644, was completed through a direct award method, with the primary focus on sourcing services in the recruitment industry category. The contract has been awarded to Penna PLC, a large supplier located in London, with a start date of 28 July 2025 and an end date set for 25 July 2026, with a possible extension if needed. The procurement was driven by the urgent need for a Section 73 officer, essential for the authority’s operations, and involved a financial gross value of £312,858.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly those offering experienced executive appointments. Companies with expertise in providing leadership talent and addressing urgent staffing requirements could find similar opportunities in the public sector. Engaging with tenders like this can pave the way for businesses to establish robust relationships with government bodies, potentially opening doors for future contracts and collaborations with similar requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources

Notice Description

An individual to lead the groups finance function and resources function and be the Section 73 officer for TVCA Group. To take executive responsibility for the Finance and Resources Directorate which encompasses the following functions: Finance Legal and Governance and Procurement Performance, Risk and Assurance.

Procurement Information

Section 73 officer is an essential requirement for the running of a combined authority and is therefore an urgent need. Given the specialist nature of the work and the need to appoint an individual with significant experience and the required expertise/skill set, given the challenges facing the authority, there is considered to be strong justification in working directly with Penna PLC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05672e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043512-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,715 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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