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TVCA-PROC-0746 - Agency Fees for staffing Solutions

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Jan 2026 at 14:05

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08 Jan 2026 at 12:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for agency fees related to staffing solutions, under the title "TVCA-PROC-0746 - Agency Fees for staffing Solutions." The procurement focused on the recruitment of two statutory senior executive roles: S 73 Officer (Group Director of Finances and Resources) and the Monitoring Officer (Chief Legal Officer). The process was led by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Tile Hill, a supplier based in London. This procurement falls under the services category and utilised a direct method due to being below threshold, without competition. The contract period is scheduled from 26th January 2026 to 31st July 2026, with an award notice dated 20th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of supplying high-calibre personnel for senior executive roles in the public sector. Tile Hill, identified as a suitable supplier for this procurement, demonstrates the demand for professional recruitment agencies with the capability to manage high-level placements efficiently. Businesses within the services sector, especially those with expertise in personnel supply, can leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence and establish esteemed partnerships with government entities. The direct procurement method points to a reliance on trusted providers, which can be an advantage for businesses with a proven track record in this niche.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0746 - Agency Fees for staffing Solutions

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') wish to award a contract to Tile Hill for the Recruitment of two statutory senior executive roles: S 73 Officer (Group Director of Finances and Resources) and the Monitoring Officer (Chief Legal Officer) To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1007791843

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004859-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,915 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 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
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325792600

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

TILE HILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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