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TVCA-PROC-0768 - Governance Consultancy

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 Mar 2026 at 11:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 Mar 2026 at 15:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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19 Mar 2026 at 15:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), a public authority in the sub-central government category, recently completed a direct award contract for governance consultancy services. This initiative named "TVCA-PROC-0768 - Governance Consultancy," involved awarding Governance First Limited. The contract covers the region of Darlington, United Kingdom, and commenced on 20th March 2026, with an initial period lasting until 2nd April 2027. The contract was signed on 19th March 2026, and its value amounts to £70,000, with a gross total of £84,000. This process follows the tender stage, employing a direct award method to build on existing work by ensuring continued pace and expertise in Combined Authority governance.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in research and development consultancy services, to engage in governance consultancy projects. Governance First Limited, the supplier in this contract, embodies a successful example of an SME leveraging its specialised skills to gain competitive advantage in this niche market. Businesses equipped with governance consulting expertise and capable of extending their services in the public sector can find lucrative opportunities in projects like these, potentially benefiting from the ability to offer bespoke advice and solutions on a call-off basis for up to 24 months. Such contracts can foster growth by providing continuous work and enhancing the credibility of small enterprises in their respective fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0768 - Governance Consultancy

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') Have completed a Direct Award to Governance First Ltd for the provision of Governance consultancy Services. Contracts have been fully signed this is retrospective notice due to internal approval delays. Project commenced 4th February 2026

Procurement Information

To ensure continuation and pace of work already completed under Interim Monitoring officer role. Extensive Combined Authority governance experience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025661-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

Governance First Limited

Further Information

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