---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067759"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-30"
---

# TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067759

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, involved a direct award for the title "TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead" in the services industry category. This contract is pertinent to the United Kingdom, specifically located within the Darlington region. As of 30th March 2026, the procurement stage has reached completion with an award made to Venn Group. The process followed a direct procurement method without competition, owing to it being below the threshold, which facilitated a quick appointment due to internal approval delays. The contract period starts on 31st March 2026 and is intended to run until 1st June 2026, with potential renewal should suitable staffing not be finalised within the specified timeframe.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in staffing and personnel supply services, particularly those capable of deploying temporary staff at short notice. Businesses operating in this sphere, especially those with experience in governance and administrative improvement roles, can leverage this opportunity to build a relationship with a prominent public-sector buyer. Being a direct award process, familiarity with the contracting authority’s domain and quick adaptability to their requirements could position businesses for future opportunities and collaborations with the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') Intend to 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/028897-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | 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

- 30 Mar 2026 at 09:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028897-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028897-2026
  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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