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title: "Legal Support Staff"
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# Legal Support Staff

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-365be0f0-16a4-467b-8bbe-a6b5791c2198

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "Legal Support Staff," under the legal services industry category. The procurement focused on providing interim legal support to the legal department within the authority. This award, part of a call-off from the ESPO framework reference 3S-22 Strategic HR Services, was selectively initiated. The contract, valued at £39,600, spans from 2nd February 2026 to 30th May 2026 in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Relevant dates include the tender period ending on 30th January 2026 and the award published on 26th May 2026. The buying organisation's main office is based at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, England.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender primarily exist for large firms, such as Sellick Partnership Limited, which has been successfully awarded the contract. However, the arrangement indicates openness to small and medium-sized enterprises in the legal services sector participating in similar future tenders. Businesses specialising in strategic HR services or those well-versed in providing legal support could find opportunities in frameworks akin to ESPO's that accommodate call-offs. The procurement method encourages companies to engage through established frameworks, fostering a streamlined process for capable suppliers.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have awarded a contract to Sellick Partnership Limited Call off from ESPO framework Reference 3S-22 Strategic HR Services for the supply of a member of staff - Interim legal support to legal department function across the Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac198637-17b0-4919-a95e-6faac9102f3b |
| 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,600 |
| 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac198637-17b0-4919-a95e-6faac9102f3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac198637-17b0-4919-a95e-6faac9102f3b
  26th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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