Award

FS Transformation Lead - Agency

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 08:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Sep 2025 at 14:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, has concluded its procurement process by awarding a contract to Ambient People Limited. The contract is for the role of FS Transformation Lead, which falls under the recruitment services category within the main procurement category of services. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and pertains to activities taking place primarily in the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 6th October 2025 and is set to run until 24th December 2025, with an option for renewal if necessary.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), engaged in recruitment and agency services to explore collaborative ventures with public authorities like the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The continued engagement in such contracts enhances market presence and offers the potential to expand service offerings. Companies specialising in workforce transformation and consultancy would find this an especially apt opportunity to leverage their expertise and support public sector projects, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of governmental operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS Transformation Lead - Agency

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') Have awarded a contract to Ambient People Limited for the employment of a FS Transformation Lead.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a527
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065427-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£153,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBIENT PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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