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TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency" involves Tees Valley Combined Authority as the buying organisation, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically for the supply of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded on January 23, 2026. The direct award method was chosen due to the urgency and the unavailability of staff with specific financial skills at short notice. The contract is set to commence on February 2, 2026, and will extend until August 3, 2026, with the potential for a renewal if a suitable candidate cannot be employed by then.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services, particularly those with the capability to provide finance staff. Given that the procurement method was a direct award to Ambient People, similar small and medium enterprises could benefit from emphasising their flexibility and ability to fulfil urgent staffing needs. This type of contract could significantly bolster a business's portfolio, especially if they can demonstrate a track record of providing skilled personnel on short notice in the financial sector. As the contract is set within the Tees Valley region, companies located nearby or with a strong national presence may find this a suitable opportunity for expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') intend to employ a member of staff to support the finance team while recruitment takes place. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008827241

Procurement Information

Staff with specific financial skills were not available at short notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006231-2026
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
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 6-12 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement mailbox
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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