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TVCA-PROC-0801 - Legal Interim Support

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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24 Mar 2026 at 13:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Tees Valley Combined Authority involves the contract titled "TVCA-PROC-0801 - Legal Interim Support" in the services industry category. The authority, located in Darlington, UK (region UKC13), completed the tender through a direct award method, specifically "Below threshold - without competition," with Venn Group as the contracted supplier. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 25 March to 22 May 2026, and the contract was signed on 24 March 2026. The procurement is aimed at supporting the legal department with interim staffing while recruitment is underway.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in supplying personnel, including temporary staff. Companies in legal staffing solutions, particularly SMEs, can find potential avenues to enhance their portfolio through collaboration with sub-central government authorities like the Tees Valley Combined Authority. Such engagements can foster long-term partnerships and open up further contracts within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in interim legal support services, especially those familiar with navigating direct awards, will be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0801 - Legal Interim Support

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority')Direct Award to Venn Group for the the supply - Staffing - Legal Interim Support to assist with the Legal department while recruitment takes place. This is retrospective notice due to internal approval delay as staff member commenced 2nd March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026803-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 22 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VENN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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