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

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

30 Jul 2026 at 13:43

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
ContractAmendment

08 Apr 2026 at 11:56

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

04 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority procured interim executive leadership for its Finance and Resources function. The role was to lead the group’s finance and resources functions and act as the Section 73 officer for the Authority’s group. It carried executive responsibility for the Finance and Resources Directorate, covering Finance, Legal and Governance, Procurement, Performance, Risk and Assurance, while the Authority recruited a suitable permanent appointment. This is a senior interim management and recruitment requirement rather than a general recruitment exercise. The procurement category was services, specifically recruitment services (CPV 79600000). Delivery was for the Tees Valley Combined Authority in the United Kingdom, with the buying organisation based at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington.

The procurement was completed through a below-threshold direct award without competition, with one lot. The contract was awarded to Penna PLC. The recorded contract value was £260,715 excluding VAT, or £312,858 including VAT. The contract was signed on 4 February 2026 and covered 5 February to 25 July 2026, with a possible extension to 23 January 2027. An optional extension was used from 1 May to 30 September 2026, with a further possible maximum extent to 25 January 2027. The contract was terminated on 22 July 2026 by mutual agreement. Its final value was £260,715 excluding VAT, or £312,858 including VAT. The award status is active, while the contract status is terminated.

This opportunity indicates demand for senior interim executive recruitment where a public authority needs immediate leadership during a permanent recruitment exercise. Relevant suppliers would need credible access to candidates capable of leading a combined finance and resources portfolio at group level, with responsibility spanning finance, legal and governance, procurement, performance, risk and assurance. Experience placing or supplying senior public-sector executives would be particularly relevant, as would the ability to assess candidates for statutory officer responsibilities such as Section 73 duties. Suppliers should be able to support a high-stakes interim appointment, manage the search and selection process, and provide candidates with the authority and breadth to oversee multiple corporate functions. The requirement also shows that public-sector buyers may use a direct, below-threshold route for urgent interim leadership needs.

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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/072194-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
30 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months 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
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Postcode Area
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 PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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