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title: "TVCA-PROC-0644 - Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064751"
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# TVCA-PROC-0644 - Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064751

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has undertaken a public procurement process titled "TVCA-PROC-0644 - Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources". This procurement is associated with public authority - sub-central government, and relevant to the recruitment services industry. This process is situated in Darlington, United Kingdom, with activities centred around the Teesside International Airport Business Suite. Initially awarded in February 2026, this contract details a direct award method, below the threshold, without competition. A subsequent contract amendment was made to extend the term from 1st May 2026 to 30th September 2026, following the original contract's optional extension procedures, enabling potential renewal should recruitment processes for a permanent candidate remain incomplete.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialising in recruitment services, particularly those adept in executive appointments within the finance and resources functions of public authorities. Large-scale enterprises like Penna PLC, which plays a supplier role in this contract, have the potential for growth by leveraging such direct award contracts. The procurement allows for enhanced engagement with public bodies, necessitating proficient delivery of financial oversight capabilities, governance, and resource management. Consequently, businesses with established strategic consulting and recruitment skill sets would significantly benefit from pursuing similar opportunities within the public sector framework.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have direct awarded a contract to employ an individual to lead the groups finance function and resources function and be the Section 73 officer for TVCA Group. To take executive responsibility for the Finance and Resources Directorate which encompasses Finance, Legal and Governance and Procurement, Performance, Risk and Assurance whilst recruitment takes place. This notice is being done retrospectively contract was signed in July 2025. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011862430

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031860-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 25 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £260,715 |

## 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 | PENNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:56 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031860-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010139-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031860-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010139-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011862430
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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