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STDC-PROC-0586 - Interim Finance Lead - Agency - Becky Hellard

SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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26 Jan 2026 at 12:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Tees Development Corporation, acting as a contracting authority within the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, has engaged an Interim Finance Lead for a critical need project. The contract was awarded to Ambient People, an SME based in London, with the contract slated to run from 27th January 2026 to 22nd March 2026, with a possible extension period. This procurement, situated in Darlington, falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to the supply of temporary personnel, and was conducted via a direct procurement method without competitive tendering, as it was below the threshold for competition.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in providing temporary staffing solutions, particularly those that can supply high-calibre finance professionals for interim roles. As the contract includes an option for renewal, this presents a continuity and long-term engagement potential for businesses in this sector. Suppliers capable of meeting urgent and critical staffing needs can leverage this type of contract to expand their footprint within governmental or public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STDC-PROC-0586 - Interim Finance Lead - Agency - Becky Hellard

Notice Description

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) ('the contracting authority')part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have employed a Interim Finance Lead for due to a urgent critical need. Due to a internal delay with approval this notice is retrospective. Through Ambient People. Contract start date 22/09/2025 to 22/03/2026 with option to extend for 6 months To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009253645

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006592-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,995 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 22 Mar 2026 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
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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