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TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a direct procurement process to appoint Solace In Business Ltd as the Interim Head of Governance. This process was undertaken under the "Below threshold - without competition" method. The contract, valued at £115,080 (net), was awarded on 12 January 2026, and the contract term starts on 13 January 2026, ending on 11 April 2026, with a potential extension until 31 July 2026 if required. The procurement is in the services industry category, specifically focusing on the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, and is located in the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method chosen reflects the urgent need for this position within the public authority - sub-central government category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in supplying temporary personnel services, particularly those with expertise in governance roles. SMEs like Solace In Business Ltd, which is already recognised as a supplier, exemplify the types of companies well-suited for such contracts that necessitate quick deployment and a flexible approach. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record of providing experienced interim professionals, particularly in public sector governance, stand to benefit from such opportunities, potentially expanding their footprint within the public sector contracting environment. This procurement underscores the importance of being positioned to respond swiftly to direct procurement needs, offering scope for business growth through fostering government partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combines Authority (TVCA)(' the contracting authority') intend to award the contract to Solace Business Limited for the employment of 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=1005814022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060401
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002397-2026
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
£115,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
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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