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TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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ContractTermination

08 May 2026 at 07:26

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16 Apr 2026 at 13:33

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:52

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30 Mar 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead" was initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification. This contract was conducted through a direct award without competition, as it fell below the threshold required for a competitive process. The primary focus of this tender was to supply interim staffing services. Located in Darlington, UK, the initiative aimed to provide governance improvement support while a permanent Monitoring Officer was recruited. The contract, awarded to the Venn Group, commenced on the 2nd of March, 2026, with its operational period extending from 2nd April to 1st June 2026, having been finalised and signed on 1st April 2026. Notably, the assignment was concluded in April 2026, with the overall value of the contract grossing £42,000, of which £35,000 was the net amount.

This tender offers extensive prospects for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those focused on temporary and interim staffing solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like the Venn Group, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-positioned to engage in such opportunities due to their flexibility and capability to provide rapid staffing solutions. Companies with expertise in governance and organisational development can leverage this opportunity to expand their services to public authorities seeking interim staff, ensuring continued business growth and the establishment of long-term client relationships in the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority')have completed a Direct Award to Venn Group Recruitment for the supply - Staffing - Interim Governance Improvement Lead - Interim to assist with the Monitoring Officer while recruitment takes place. This is retrospective notice due to internal approval delays staff member commenced 2nd March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06774d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042217-2026
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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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