--- title: "Interim Head of Governance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0584e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0584e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584e8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-12-22" --- # Interim Head of Governance Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0584e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0584e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584e8.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "Interim Head of Governance" was initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Darlington, UK. The contracting process has progressed through various stages, including award, contract amendment, and termination. The contract, which was intended to ensure continuity of governance services, encountered several amendments until its eventual completion and termination. While the procurement was directly appointed without competition and fell below the financial threshold, the process spanned from August to December 2025, with an initial signing on 13 August 2025 and a final termination reported on 22 December 2025. This procurement opportunity is significant for businesses, particularly those in recruitment services, as it showcases potential openings within public governance roles. Companies like Penna PLC, a large enterprise, have capitalised on this direct procurement approach. Smaller firms with capabilities in providing interim governance management services may also find similar opportunities, especially when such roles are procured below competitive thresholds, potentially allowing for faster engagement processes. Businesses aiming to expand in public sector consultancy, particularly those offering governance and compliance services, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA ha appointed an Interim Head of Governance to ensure continuity of statutory governance and demographic services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085328-2025 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £68,068 | | Contracts value | £95,140 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Additional buyers | Missing | | 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 POLC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2025 at 11:37 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085328-2025 - 17 Nov 2025 at 15:58 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074492-2025 - 17 Nov 2025 at 15:50 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074489-2025 - 17 Nov 2025 at 15:45 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074484-2025 - 16 Sep 2025 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056863-2025 - 11 Aug 2025 at 09:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047553-2025 - 11 Aug 2025 at 09:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047544-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085328-2025 22nd December 2025 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074492-2025 17th November 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074489-2025 17th November 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074484-2025 17th November 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056863-2025 16th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047553-2025 11th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047544-2025 11th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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