---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060448"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# TVCA-PROC-0750 - Interim Head of Governance

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060448

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, UK, has completed the procurement process for the position of Interim Head of Governance. This service tender was carried out under a direct procurement method without competition, being a below-threshold contract. The contract was awarded to Solace In Business Ltd due to an urgent critical need and covers the provision of temporary staff services. The contract, signed on 12th January 2026, is valid from 13th January 2026 until 11th April 2026, with potential renewal if a permanent replacement has not been appointed. The total contract value is £138,096 GBP gross, with £115,080 GBP for the direct service provision.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses that specialise in providing temporary staffing solutions, especially those with expertise in governance roles. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those accustomed to working within public authority frameworks could find similar future opportunities with Tees Valley Combined Authority or other sub-central government entities. It illustrates the need for flexible staffing solutions in governance roles, a requirement likely to be mirrored in other public sector contracts, offering strategic entry points for providers with relevant experience and capabilities.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combines Authority (TVCA)(' the contracting authority') Has awarded a 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=1005961699

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002513-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 13 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,080 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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

- 13 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002513-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002513-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005961699
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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