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title: "Interim Legal Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# Interim Legal Support

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-274d9167-7b1e-47b2-9141-0a4470bfecf5

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process for the provision of interim legal support, specifically the supply services of personnel, under the industry classification code 79620000. The procurement was facilitated through a call-off from the ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework using a direct award method. This contract was awarded to Sellick Partnership Group Limited and covers a contract period from 20th April 2026 to 10th September 2026. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £75,920. The procurement stage is at the award phase, following the tender period which ended on 1st April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing temporary legal personnel services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given its structure and suitability setup. Companies operating in or able to service the North Eastern United Kingdom have potential advantages due to the location-specific requirements. Such engagements can enhance business profiles and expand their footprint in public sector contracting by demonstrating capability and compliance with framework agreements.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have have awarded a contract via a Call off from ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework - Direct Award option for the provision of Interim Lawyer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deca3607-75af-4e17-93c7-fdfa15d45268 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,920 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SELLICK PARTNERSHIP GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deca3607-75af-4e17-93c7-fdfa15d45268

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deca3607-75af-4e17-93c7-fdfa15d45268
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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