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Interim Head of Governance

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

22 Dec 2025 at 11:37

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
ContractAmendment

17 Nov 2025 at 15:58

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

17 Nov 2025 at 15:50

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

17 Nov 2025 at 15:45

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

16 Sep 2025 at 11:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Aug 2025 at 10:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Aug 2025 at 10:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Interim Head of Governance" was initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Darlington, UK. The contracting process has progressed through various stages, including award, contract amendment, and termination. The contract, which was intended to ensure continuity of governance services, encountered several amendments until its eventual completion and termination. While the procurement was directly appointed without competition and fell below the financial threshold, the process spanned from August to December 2025, with an initial signing on 13 August 2025 and a final termination reported on 22 December 2025.

This procurement opportunity is significant for businesses, particularly those in recruitment services, as it showcases potential openings within public governance roles. Companies like Penna PLC, a large enterprise, have capitalised on this direct procurement approach. Smaller firms with capabilities in providing interim governance management services may also find similar opportunities, especially when such roles are procured below competitive thresholds, potentially allowing for faster engagement processes. Businesses aiming to expand in public sector consultancy, particularly those offering governance and compliance services, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Head of Governance

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA ha appointed an Interim Head of Governance to ensure continuity of statutory governance and demographic services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085328-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£68,068 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£95,140 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

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
Postcode Area
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 POLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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