---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060401"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060401

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a direct procurement process to appoint Solace In Business Ltd as the Interim Head of Governance. This process was undertaken under the "Below threshold - without competition" method. The contract, valued at £115,080 (net), was awarded on 12 January 2026, and the contract term starts on 13 January 2026, ending on 11 April 2026, with a potential extension until 31 July 2026 if required. The procurement is in the services industry category, specifically focusing on the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, and is located in the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method chosen reflects the urgent need for this position within the public authority - sub-central government category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in supplying temporary personnel services, particularly those with expertise in governance roles. SMEs like Solace In Business Ltd, which is already recognised as a supplier, exemplify the types of companies well-suited for such contracts that necessitate quick deployment and a flexible approach. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record of providing experienced interim professionals, particularly in public sector governance, stand to benefit from such opportunities, potentially expanding their footprint within the public sector contracting environment. This procurement underscores the importance of being positioned to respond swiftly to direct procurement needs, offering scope for business growth through fostering government partnerships.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combines Authority (TVCA)(' the contracting authority') intend to award the contract to Solace Business Limited for the employment of 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=1005814022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002397-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 11 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 | 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

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002397-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002397-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005814022
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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