---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601ee"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601ee

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the role of Interim Head of Governance, responding to an urgent business critical need while permanent recruitment is underway. This direct award contract, identified as TVCA-PROC-0750, is categorised under the services industry for the supply of personnel. The project, located in Darlington, UK, commenced on 12th January 2026 and will run until 13th April 2026, with potential for extension until 31st July 2026. Solace In Business Ltd, a UK-based SME, was selected as the supplier through a direct award process due to their capability to meet immediate staffing needs. The gross contract value stands at £138,096.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of temporary staffing services, particularly those that can respond swiftly to urgent requirements within public sector governance roles. SMEs like Solace In Business Ltd demonstrate that organisations with specialised expertise in personnel supply can effectively compete in this space. Businesses focusing on building relationships with public authorities and possessing resources to address urgent and critical needs could enhance their growth potential by targeting similar direct award contracts in the future.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') wish to employ an Interim Head of Governance due to urgent critical need as a temporary measure whilst recruitment takes place. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005001047

### Procurement Information

Urgent business critical need - temporary measure whilst recruitment takes place. Under threshold appointment. Approached several recruitment agencies to understand availability of suitable candidates and Solace in Business provided the most suitable candidate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001488-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,080 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001488-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001488-2026
  8th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005001047
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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