---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06775d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06775d

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Tees Valley Combined Authority centres on the direct award of a contract titled "TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead." This contract falls under the services category, specifically supply services of personnel including temporary staff, and is located in the Darlington area, UKC1 region, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract employing the direct method, indicating a below threshold procurement without competition. The contract commencement was on 31st March 2026, following the decision made due to internal approval delays. It is set to initially end by 1st June 2026, with a potential extension to 1st September 2026, conditionally on the recruitment progress of a suitable candidate for the permanent role. The procurement process was completed with Venn Group serving as the supplier, following internal approval on 2nd March 2026. Key documentation was published on 30th March 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities related to the provision of interim staffing solutions, specifically for organisations specialised in governance and compliance improvement services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer staffing and personnel supply services, particularly those with a track record in providing interim governance personnel, are well-suited to pursue similar future contracts. For those in the temporary staffing industry, particularly organisations that can supply high-calibre governance professionals, engaging in public procurement processes like this one presents a lucrative avenue for expansion and building a reputation within public sector service provision. The contract’s potential renewal further emphasises opportunities for those capable of offering timely and effective interim staffing solutions.

## 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/028903-2026 |
| 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 09:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028903-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028903-2026
  30th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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