---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0768 - Governance Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f6c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# TVCA-PROC-0768 - Governance Consultancy

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f6c

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), a public authority in the sub-central government category, recently completed a direct award contract for governance consultancy services. This initiative named "TVCA-PROC-0768 - Governance Consultancy," involved awarding Governance First Limited. The contract covers the region of Darlington, United Kingdom, and commenced on 20th March 2026, with an initial period lasting until 2nd April 2027. The contract was signed on 19th March 2026, and its value amounts to £70,000, with a gross total of £84,000. This process follows the tender stage, employing a direct award method to build on existing work by ensuring continued pace and expertise in Combined Authority governance.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in research and development consultancy services, to engage in governance consultancy projects. Governance First Limited, the supplier in this contract, embodies a successful example of an SME leveraging its specialised skills to gain competitive advantage in this niche market. Businesses equipped with governance consulting expertise and capable of extending their services in the public sector can find lucrative opportunities in projects like these, potentially benefiting from the ability to offer bespoke advice and solutions on a call-off basis for up to 24 months. Such contracts can foster growth by providing continuous work and enhancing the credibility of small enterprises in their respective fields.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') Have completed a Direct Award to Governance First Ltd for the provision of Governance consultancy Services. Contracts have been fully signed this is retrospective notice due to internal approval delays. Project commenced 4th February 2026

### Procurement Information

To ensure continuation and pace of work already completed under Interim Monitoring officer role. Extensive Combined Authority governance experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025661-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## 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 | GOVERNANCE FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025661-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025378-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025372-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025661-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025378-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025372-2026
  19th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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