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Interim Group Monitoring Officer

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Aug 2025 at 09:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Aug 2025 at 09:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) appointing Solace in Business Ltd as the supplier for the role of Interim Group Monitoring Officer. This direct award contract underlines the immediate need for experienced legal advisory services, evidencing urgency in the appointment. The role encompasses advising TVCA and associated bodies including South Tees and Middlesbrough Development Corporations. Situated in Darlington, UKC13 region, the contract is categorised under recruitment services within the public sector. The procurement stage is at award, with the contract signed on 8 August 2025, spanning from 11 August 2025 to 10 May 2026, and may extend to 10 November 2026 if necessary due to recruitment requirements for a permanent candidate.

This tender provides critical opportunities for businesses involved in legal and governance consulting services, especially those capable of handling complex responsibilities within regional government settings. Such businesses should have substantial experience in legal advisement for public authorities and an understanding of intricate governance frameworks. The direct award nature caters predominantly to firms like Solace in Business Ltd, which possess the requisite expertise and quick adaptability to satisfy urgent and statutory-driven roles, presenting significant openings for knowledgeable suppliers in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Group Monitoring Officer

Notice Description

To be the lead legal advisor to Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), South Tees Development Corporation (STDC), Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC), Hartlepool Development Corporation (HDC) and Teesside International Airport Limited (TIAL) (together the Group). To lead and manage the legal, procurement and governance functions of TVCA/STDC in the planning and performance of their activities. To act as Monitoring Officer for both TVCA and STDC, with statutory responsibility under s.5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and ensuring that all three organisations fulfil their lawful obligations and performs their functions and activities in accordance with the law and the principles of good governance.

Procurement Information

Statutory responsibility under section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 - essential requirement to run a combined authority, therefore an urgency need. Given the specialist nature of the role and the need to appoint an individuals with significant experience and the requisite expertise/skill set given the challenges facing the authority, there is considered to be justification in working directly with Solace in Business.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047534-2025
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
SME

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
£288,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 May 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

SOLACE IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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