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TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Jan 2026 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, UK, has completed the procurement process for the position of Interim Head of Governance. This service tender was carried out under a direct procurement method without competition, being a below-threshold contract. The contract was awarded to Solace In Business Ltd due to an urgent critical need and covers the provision of temporary staff services. The contract, signed on 12th January 2026, is valid from 13th January 2026 until 11th April 2026, with potential renewal if a permanent replacement has not been appointed. The total contract value is £138,096 GBP gross, with £115,080 GBP for the direct service provision.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses that specialise in providing temporary staffing solutions, especially those with expertise in governance roles. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those accustomed to working within public authority frameworks could find similar future opportunities with Tees Valley Combined Authority or other sub-central government entities. It illustrates the need for flexible staffing solutions in governance roles, a requirement likely to be mirrored in other public sector contracts, offering strategic entry points for providers with relevant experience and capabilities.

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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') Has awarded a 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=1005961699

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060448
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002513-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,080 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement mailbox
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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