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TVCA-PROC-0644 - Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the role of Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources under the title "TVCA-PROC-0644 - Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources." This contract, awarded to Penna PLC, is significant within the services industry, specifically under recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). The procurement, managed directly without competition, was finalised retrospectively with the contract signed on 4th February 2026. The role is based in Darlington, at the Teesside International Airport Business Suite, covering the UKC13 and UKC1 regions. The contract period is from 5th February 2026 until 25th July 2026, with a possible extension should recruitment for a permanent candidate not succeed within this timeframe. The total contract value is £312,858 GBP.

This procurement process offers limited opportunities for direct competition, as it was conducted as a direct award below the competitive threshold. However, it underscores opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, such as those capable of ensuring interim executive placements. Such firms, particularly those with a developed network and expertise in public sector recruitment, can identify and position themselves as potential future partners with public authorities seeking specialised procurement capabilities in finance and resources. The value and role significance hint at substantial engagement potential for large companies already positioned within the recruitment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0644 - Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have direct awarded a contract to employ an individual to lead the groups finance function and resources function and be the Section 73 officer for TVCA Group. To take executive responsibility for the Finance and Resources Directorate which encompasses Finance, Legal and Governance and Procurement, Performance, Risk and Assurance whilst recruitment takes place. This notice is being done retrospectively contract was signed in July 2025. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011862430

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064751
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010139-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,715 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 25 Jul 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
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

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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