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TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency" was managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Darlington, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The procurement stage is at the award and contract phase, with the contract awarded to Ambient People, an SME based in London. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a below threshold process without competition. The contract is active and is set to run from 2 February 2026 to 3 August 2026, with a potential extension till 2 November 2026 if the recruitment of a skilled candidate is unsuccessful. The gross value of the contract is £46,800.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the staffing and recruitment industry, particularly those specialising in temporary finance personnel, to understand the needs of the Tees Valley Combined Authority and potentially position themselves for future opportunities. SMEs that can offer competitive finance staffing solutions might find similar direct award contracts within this sector promising for growth. As the Tees Valley Combined Authority may continue to seek skilled personnel for their finance team, agencies with a pool of qualified personnel could strategically benefit from being prepared for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have direct awarded to Ambient People 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=1009599814

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006938-2026
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
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
£39,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks 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
Active

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

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