---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0790 - Governance Interim"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673ce"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# TVCA-PROC-0790 - Governance Interim

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673ce

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## Summary

Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority classified under sub-central government, organised a procurement process under the title "TVCA-PROC-0790 - Governance Interim." The process was carried out with a direct award method, categorised under services for supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract for this tender covered the period from 26th March 2026 to 23rd May 2026, with a potential extension up to 23rd July 2026 if required. The location for delivery is within the UKC1 region in the United Kingdom, and the contract's total value was £54,000, with a gross amount of £45,000. Venn Group, an SME, was awarded this contract to assist with the Governance Improvement Plan Lead, essential for supporting the Monitoring Officer while recruitment takes place. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract status is terminated as of 22nd May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing, particularly those focused on governance and interim roles within public sector organisations. SMEs that can supply qualified personnel swiftly and efficiently without the need for competitive bidding will find this type of direct award process advantageous. Businesses with a strong background in compliance with UK public sector procurement and those capable of rapidly deploying staff to meet governmental authorities' needs stand well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Participating in contracts like this can enhance visibility, build government relations, and potentially lead to extended or additional contracts.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority')have completed a Direct Award to Venn Group Recruitment for the supply - Staffing - Governance Improvement Plan Lead to assist with the Monitoring Officer while recruitment takes place. This is retrospective notice due to internal approval delays staff member commenced 23rd February 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047857-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 23 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | VENN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 12:17 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047857-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 07:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028853-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 12:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027301-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 12:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027292-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047857-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028853-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027301-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027292-2026
  25th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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