--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0800 - Information Governance Manager- Interim" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06760c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06760c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06760c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06760c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-05-08" --- # TVCA-PROC-0800 - Information Governance Manager- Interim Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06760c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06760c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06760c.json) ## Summary The procurement process executed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority centred around the provision of an interim Information Governance Manager, a role critical for supporting the Monitoring Officer. This procurement, noted under the title "TVCA-PROC-0800 - Information Governance Manager- Interim", was conducted via a direct award to Venn Group Recruitment, falling below the competitive threshold. Located at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, the process has been efficiently managed through multiple stages, culminating in a contract award. The procurement had several key dates, with the contract starting on 30th March 2026 and concluding by 27th September 2026, with an optional extension until December 2026 if needed. The process involved delivering services classified under supply services of personnel, focusing on temporary staff, particularly in the United Kingdom's North East region, specifically within the industry category of public authority sub-central government services. This procurement process presents business growth opportunities for staffing agencies, particularly those adept in supplying qualified interim candidates swiftly without traditional competitive bid constraints. By securing such contracts, agencies gain access to substantial projects and collaborations with public authorities like the Tees Valley Combined Authority, fostering long-term partnerships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged within the recruitment sector, especially those familiar with public sector requirements, can be particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities, emphasizing responsiveness and expertise in providing specialised personnel. Businesses offering competitive, flexible staffing solutions could advantageously position themselves to meet ongoing and future demands within the public sector, significantly enhancing their service portfolio and market presence. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have completed a Direct Award to Venn Group Recruitment for the supply - Staffing -Information Governance Manager - Interim to assist with the Monitoring Officer while recruitment takes place. This is retrospective notice due to internal approval delays staff member commenced 5th March 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042224-2026 | | 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 | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 27 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £65,000 | | Contracts value | £65,000 | ## 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 - 8 May 2026 at 07:38 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042224-2026 - 1 Apr 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030390-2026 - 27 Mar 2026 at 10:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028329-2026 - 27 Mar 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028320-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042224-2026 8th May 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030390-2026 1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028329-2026 27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028320-2026 27th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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