---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0847 - Interim Head of Governance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069378"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# TVCA-PROC-0847 - Interim Head of Governance

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069378

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of an Interim Head of Governance. This contract was directly awarded to Penna PLC due to the specific skill set required for the role. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically the supply of personnel including temporary staff. Located in Darlington within the UKC13 region, the procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 12 May 2026 to 10 July 2026, with the possibility of extension if a suitable permanent candidate is not appointed by then. This direct award was completed under legal basis 2023/54, and the contract is valued at £108,000 gross.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of specialised personnel services, particularly those capable of responding rapidly to specific skill requirements that necessitate direct awards. For businesses operating in or near Darlington and with experience in public sector recruitment, this contract exemplifies a high-value engagement opportunity with a public authority. Large-scale personnel supply firms like Penna PLC, known for their capacity to deliver highly qualified temporary staff quickly, would be particularly well-positioned to exploit such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have direct awarded a Contract to Penna for the supply of a member of staff - Interim Head of Governance until recruitment takes place and a suitable candidate is recruited.

### Procurement Information

The skill set required for this role is very specific due to this all other suppliers were unable to provide candidates after extensive research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048755-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | PENNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 12:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048755-2026
- 11 May 2026 at 12:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042989-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 13:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041978-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048755-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042989-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041978-2026
  7th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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