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TVCA-PROC-0847 - Interim Head of Governance

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

11 May 2026 at 12:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

07 May 2026 at 13:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Penna PLC for the provision of an Interim Head of Governance, directly sourced through a direct award process. The contract is valued at £108,000 gross and covers a contract period from 12th May 2026 to 10th July 2026, with potential extensions through to 10th August 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for supply services of personnel including temporary staff, and is located in the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has been completed as of 11th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel and staffing services, particularly those capable of rapidly supplying executive-level interim staff. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in recruiting specialist roles in governance will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Medium to large staffing firms, particularly those with established networks and a strong understanding of public sector requirements, could find significant potential for business growth in such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0847 - Interim Head of Governance

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have direct awarded a Contract to Penna for the supply of a member of staff - Interim Head of Governance until recruitment takes place and a suitable candidate is recruited.

Procurement Information

The skill set required for this role is very specific due to this all other suppliers were unable to provide candidates after extensive research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069378
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042989-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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