---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067769"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-067769

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## Summary

The procurement process was carried out by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located in Darlington, UK. The contract, titled "TVCA-PROC-0799 - Interim Governance Improvement Lead," falls under the services industry category and involves the supply of personnel services, including temporary staff. The contracting process reached the award stage on 30th March 2026, with a contract period expected to start on 31st March 2026 and run through 1st June 2026. The procurement method used was direct award, specifically below threshold and without competition, due to internal approval delays. The key contact for this procurement is the Procurement team at the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the staffing and recruitment sector, particularly those specialising in supplying temporary governance personnel. The direct award to Venn Group indicates an established relationship, but it also signals a potential need for similar services if long-term recruitment efforts are delayed. Smaller enterprises focused on governance improvement and personnel services could explore subcontracting opportunities or preparing for future bids in collaboration with larger entities or directly if the opportunity arises. This contract highlights the demand for skilled interim personnel in governance roles, providing a pathway for growth in a niche but essential market segment.

## 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/028925-2026 |
| 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 09:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028925-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028925-2026
  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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