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title: "Interim Legal Support"
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# Interim Legal Support

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0c2470b-0caa-4ed5-b179-3ba1496d7846

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has concluded a public procurement process titled "Interim Legal Support" within the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff (CPV code: 79620000). The procurement was conducted through a call-off from the ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework and awarded a contract to SELLICK PARTNERSHIP GROUP LIMITED. This contract covers the provision of an interim lawyer and has a value of £69,552. The project is located in the North East of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 21st April 2026 to 22nd October 2026. The procurement process has been completed, with the award date noted as 17th April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that are equipped to supply temporary legal personnel, particularly those that are adept at working with public sector clients such as combined authorities. Companies that can offer specialised legal support and possess frameworks for rapid deployment of personnel within the North East England region may find similar contracts appealing. The procurement was selective, suggesting that it is advantageous for businesses to be part of established frameworks to participate in these types of government tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this contract, which highlights the inclusivity of opportunities within public sector procurement activities for smaller businesses.

## 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/12dc1248-2362-4456-a2a0-264ee074de7e |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,552 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,552 |
| 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 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12dc1248-2362-4456-a2a0-264ee074de7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12dc1248-2362-4456-a2a0-264ee074de7e
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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