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TVCA-PROC-0790 - Governance Interim

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 07:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has concluded a direct award for the contract titled "TVCA-PROC-0790 - Governance Interim," aimed at providing staffing services to enhance governance. The contract, awarded to Venn Group, addresses the need for a Governance Improvement Plan Lead while recruitment for a Monitoring Officer is underway. This award is part of the services industry category and falls under public authority sub-central government. Located in Darlington, UK, the award process was completed without competition, below the threshold. The contract commenced on the 26th of March 2026, ending on the 23rd of May 2026, with provisions for renewal if necessary. This award notice was published on the 25th of March 2026.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in staffing services, particularly those experienced in governance improvement projects. Companies with capabilities in supplying personnel, including temporary staffing, can leverage this opportunity despite the direct award nature of the contract. The industry landscape allows for small and medium-sized enterprises to gain substantial insights and contributions within the public sector, especially those able to navigate complex governance frameworks and requirements. Given the scope for renewal under certain circumstances, organisations with expertise in supplying skilled personnel quickly may find future business development possibilities through similar processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0790 - Governance Interim

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority')have completed a Direct Award to Venn Group Recruitment for the supply - Staffing - Governance Improvement Plan Lead to assist with the Monitoring Officer while recruitment takes place. This is retrospective notice due to internal approval delays staff member commenced 23rd February 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028853-2026
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
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 23 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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