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TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency" involves the Tees Valley Combined Authority as the buying organisation. This public contract, classified under the services industry category, specifically entails the supply services of personnel including temporary staff. Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award stage as of January 26, 2026. Direct procurement was employed, whereby a provider has been selected to support the finance team amidst recruitment endeavours, with the contract period set to commence on February 2, 2026, and potentially extend until November 2, 2026.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses operating within the professional services and temporary staffing sectors. Companies like Ambient People, which specialise in providing skilled temporary personnel, are well-suited to engage in such contracts. The agreement's gross value of £46,800 indicates the scale and potential for financial growth for businesses capable of delivering the required services efficiently. The procurement approach, which bypasses competitive bidding due to its below-threshold nature, provides an expedient avenue for businesses to establish themselves with sub-central government bodies like the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') are to direct award to provider for 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=1009379226

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006798-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks 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
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
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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