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TVCA-PROC-0645 - Interim Group Monitoring Officer

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

06 Feb 2026 at 10:05

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

04 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the role of an Interim Group Monitoring Officer was initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at the Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, UK. This contract, identified as TVCA-PROC-0645, falls under the services category, particularly related to the supply of personnel. The procurement reached the 'contract award' stage, with the contract awarded on 4th February 2026. The contract was signed retrospectively in August 2025 and was set to run until 10th May 2026, with potential extensions should recruitment for a permanent role be unsuccessful. However, the contract was terminated on 30th January 2026 due to a mutual agreement. Solace In Business Ltd, an SME based in Wakefield, was selected through a direct procurement method, indicating it was below the threshold and conducted without competition.

This tender provided significant opportunities for businesses in the legal and governance services sector, particularly those experienced in interim or temporary staffing solutions. It opened potential avenues for SMEs conversant in the legal and administrative needs of public authorities, allowing them to leverage their expertise and grow their footprint in the public contracting sphere. The role required an adept understanding of legal responsibilities, governance, and procurement functions, making it ideal for firms with a strong track record in public sector engagements. Such contracts not only provide financial inflows but also enhance the marketability and networking capabilities of the successful bidder within government sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0645 - Interim Group Monitoring Officer

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') Have awarded a contract for the role - Lead legal advisor to Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), South Tees Development Corporation (STDC), Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC), Hartlepool Development Corporation (HDC) and Teesside International Airport Limited (TIAL) (together the Group). To lead and manage the legal, procurement and governance functions of TVCA/STDC in the planning and performance of their activities. To act as Monitoring Officer for both TVCA and STDC, with statutory responsibility under s.5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and ensuring that all three organisations fulfil their lawful obligations and performs their functions and activities in accordance with the law and the principles of good governance. Whilst recruitment takes place. This notice is being published retrospectively contract was signed August 2025 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011883749

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064752
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010791-2026
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
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
£288,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 10 May 2026 6-12 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
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

SOLACE IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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