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

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

08 Apr 2026 at 10:56

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

04 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has undertaken a public procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0644 - Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources". This procurement is associated with public authority - sub-central government, and relevant to the recruitment services industry. This process is situated in Darlington, United Kingdom, with activities centred around the Teesside International Airport Business Suite. Initially awarded in February 2026, this contract details a direct award method, below the threshold, without competition. A subsequent contract amendment was made to extend the term from 1st May 2026 to 30th September 2026, following the original contract's optional extension procedures, enabling potential renewal should recruitment processes for a permanent candidate remain incomplete.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialising in recruitment services, particularly those adept in executive appointments within the finance and resources functions of public authorities. Large-scale enterprises like Penna PLC, which plays a supplier role in this contract, have the potential for growth by leveraging such direct award contracts. The procurement allows for enhanced engagement with public bodies, necessitating proficient delivery of financial oversight capabilities, governance, and resource management. Consequently, businesses with established strategic consulting and recruitment skill sets would significantly benefit from pursuing similar opportunities within the public sector framework.

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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/031860-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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