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TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 Mar 2026 at 09:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, involved a direct award for the title "TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead" in the services industry category. This contract is pertinent to the United Kingdom, specifically located within the Darlington region. As of 30th March 2026, the procurement stage has reached completion with an award made to Venn Group. The process followed a direct procurement method without competition, owing to it being below the threshold, which facilitated a quick appointment due to internal approval delays. The contract period starts on 31st March 2026 and is intended to run until 1st June 2026, with potential renewal should suitable staffing not be finalised within the specified timeframe.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in staffing and personnel supply services, particularly those capable of deploying temporary staff at short notice. Businesses operating in this sphere, especially those with experience in governance and administrative improvement roles, can leverage this opportunity to build a relationship with a prominent public-sector buyer. Being a direct award process, familiarity with the contracting authority’s domain and quick adaptability to their requirements could position businesses for future opportunities and collaborations with the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') Intend to 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067759
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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