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TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 Jan 2026 at 14:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the role of Interim Head of Governance, responding to an urgent business critical need while permanent recruitment is underway. This direct award contract, identified as TVCA-PROC-0750, is categorised under the services industry for the supply of personnel. The project, located in Darlington, UK, commenced on 12th January 2026 and will run until 13th April 2026, with potential for extension until 31st July 2026. Solace In Business Ltd, a UK-based SME, was selected as the supplier through a direct award process due to their capability to meet immediate staffing needs. The gross contract value stands at £138,096.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of temporary staffing services, particularly those that can respond swiftly to urgent requirements within public sector governance roles. SMEs like Solace In Business Ltd demonstrate that organisations with specialised expertise in personnel supply can effectively compete in this space. Businesses focusing on building relationships with public authorities and possessing resources to address urgent and critical needs could enhance their growth potential by targeting similar direct award contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') wish to employ an Interim Head of Governance due to urgent critical need as a temporary measure whilst recruitment takes place. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005001047

Procurement Information

Urgent business critical need - temporary measure whilst recruitment takes place. Under threshold appointment. Approached several recruitment agencies to understand availability of suitable candidates and Solace in Business provided the most suitable candidate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001488-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

SOLACE IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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