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title: "Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05672e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05672e

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has undertaken a procurement process for the position of Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources. The tender, identified by TVCA-PROC-0644, was completed through a direct award method, with the primary focus on sourcing services in the recruitment industry category. The contract has been awarded to Penna PLC, a large supplier located in London, with a start date of 28 July 2025 and an end date set for 25 July 2026, with a possible extension if needed. The procurement was driven by the urgent need for a Section 73 officer, essential for the authority’s operations, and involved a financial gross value of £312,858.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly those offering experienced executive appointments. Companies with expertise in providing leadership talent and addressing urgent staffing requirements could find similar opportunities in the public sector. Engaging with tenders like this can pave the way for businesses to establish robust relationships with government bodies, potentially opening doors for future contracts and collaborations with similar requirements.

## Notice

An individual to lead the groups finance function and resources function and be the Section 73 officer for TVCA Group. To take executive responsibility for the Finance and Resources Directorate which encompasses the following functions: Finance Legal and Governance and Procurement Performance, Risk and Assurance.

### Procurement Information

Section 73 officer is an essential requirement for the running of a combined authority and is therefore an urgent need. Given the specialist nature of the work and the need to appoint an individual with significant experience and the required expertise/skill set, given the challenges facing the authority, there is considered to be strong justification in working directly with Penna PLC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043512-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,715 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 13:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043512-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 13:32 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043509-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043512-2025
  28th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043509-2025
  28th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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