---
title: "Interim Group Monitoring Officer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0584d9"
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# Interim Group Monitoring Officer

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0584d9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) appointing Solace in Business Ltd as the supplier for the role of Interim Group Monitoring Officer. This direct award contract underlines the immediate need for experienced legal advisory services, evidencing urgency in the appointment. The role encompasses advising TVCA and associated bodies including South Tees and Middlesbrough Development Corporations. Situated in Darlington, UKC13 region, the contract is categorised under recruitment services within the public sector. The procurement stage is at award, with the contract signed on 8 August 2025, spanning from 11 August 2025 to 10 May 2026, and may extend to 10 November 2026 if necessary due to recruitment requirements for a permanent candidate.

This tender provides critical opportunities for businesses involved in legal and governance consulting services, especially those capable of handling complex responsibilities within regional government settings. Such businesses should have substantial experience in legal advisement for public authorities and an understanding of intricate governance frameworks. The direct award nature caters predominantly to firms like Solace in Business Ltd, which possess the requisite expertise and quick adaptability to satisfy urgent and statutory-driven roles, presenting significant openings for knowledgeable suppliers in this niche market.

## Notice

To be the lead legal advisor to Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), South Tees Development Corporation (STDC), Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC), Hartlepool Development Corporation (HDC) and Teesside International Airport Limited (TIAL) (together the Group). To lead and manage the legal, procurement and governance functions of TVCA/STDC in the planning and performance of their activities. To act as Monitoring Officer for both TVCA and STDC, with statutory responsibility under s.5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and ensuring that all three organisations fulfil their lawful obligations and performs their functions and activities in accordance with the law and the principles of good governance.

### Procurement Information

Statutory responsibility under section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 - essential requirement to run a combined authority, therefore an urgency need. Given the specialist nature of the role and the need to appoint an individuals with significant experience and the requisite expertise/skill set given the challenges facing the authority, there is considered to be justification in working directly with Solace in Business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047534-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 10 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £288,250 |
| 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 | SOLACE IN BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 09:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047534-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 09:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047518-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047534-2025
  11th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047518-2025
  11th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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