---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06774d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06774d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead" was initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification. This contract was conducted through a direct award without competition, as it fell below the threshold required for a competitive process. The primary focus of this tender was to supply interim staffing services. Located in Darlington, UK, the initiative aimed to provide governance improvement support while a permanent Monitoring Officer was recruited. The contract, awarded to the Venn Group, commenced on the 2nd of March, 2026, with its operational period extending from 2nd April to 1st June 2026, having been finalised and signed on 1st April 2026. Notably, the assignment was concluded in April 2026, with the overall value of the contract grossing £42,000, of which £35,000 was the net amount.

This tender offers extensive prospects for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those focused on temporary and interim staffing solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like the Venn Group, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-positioned to engage in such opportunities due to their flexibility and capability to provide rapid staffing solutions. Companies with expertise in governance and organisational development can leverage this opportunity to expand their services to public authorities seeking interim staff, ensuring continued business growth and the establishment of long-term client relationships in the governmental sector.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority')have completed a Direct Award to Venn Group Recruitment for the supply - Staffing - Interim Governance Improvement Lead - Interim to assist with the Monitoring Officer while recruitment takes place. This is retrospective notice due to internal approval delays staff member commenced 2nd March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042217-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## 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 07:26 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042217-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034751-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030433-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 08:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028877-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042217-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034751-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030433-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028877-2026
  30th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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