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STDC-PROC-0586 - Interim Finance Lead - Agency

SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by South Tees Development Corporation, a public authority under the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, is focused on securing an Interim Finance Lead. This contract, identified as STDC-PROC-0586, falls under the services industry category with a specific focus on personnel supply services, including temporary staff. The procurement, conducted via a direct award due to urgency, addresses immediate financial management needs at the corporation. Located in Darlington, this process has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 23 January 2026 and an initial end date of 22 March 2026. The gross value of the contract is £350,388 GBP. The procurement was crucial given the organisation's complex finances and vacant Head of Finance role.

This tender creates opportunities for experienced financial service providers, particularly those with expertise in both public and private sector accounting. Businesses capable of providing highly skilled finance professionals on short notice would find this tender suitable for expansion into governmental service contracts. SMEs like Ambient People, who have been awarded this contract, can leverage such opportunities to strengthen their credentials and potentially secure future contracts through successful execution. Moreover, with possible contract renewal options, there is room for extending the engagement, contingent upon the lack of a permanent candidate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STDC-PROC-0586 - Interim Finance Lead - Agency

Notice Description

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) ('the contracting authority')part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group wish to employ a Interim Finance Lead for due to a urgent critical need. Due to a internal delay with approval this notice is retrospective. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008466144

Procurement Information

Interim Finance Lead STDC - the development corporation has had a vacant Head of Finance role. Urgent financial matters had arisen, which required immediate support. The corporation was not be able to set a balanced budget for next year as required by law. STDC finances are extremely complex involving unique agreements with the private sector. A decision was taken to bring in a supernumerary senior finance individual who was sufficiently experienced in both public and private sector accounting. Individuals of this calibre are extremely hard to recruit on short notice .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ca5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005918-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£291,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325792600

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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