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TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Feb 2026 at 10:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process under the title "TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead." Classified within the services category, this initiative took place in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the announcement made on 11th February 2026. The contracting process involved a direct award approach due to the urgency and inability to recruit a suitable candidate within a limited timeframe. Employment in this role commenced on 2nd December 2025, prior to contract finalisation. The contract period is set from 12th February 2026 to 2nd March 2026, with the possibility of renewal if a permanent candidate is not found.

This procurement opportunity provides significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers in the field of personnel and temporary staff services. Firms with capabilities in supplying skilled professionals on temporary terms, like SMEs or other staffing agencies, are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. “Ambient People,” a London-based SME, was selected as the supplier, highlighting the opportunities for smaller enterprises to secure substantial contracts with public sector bodies. The direct award strategy often favours businesses that are prepared to deliver swiftly and efficiently, opening doors for well-prepared and adaptable companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') intend to direct award to appoint a Capital Programme Lead to assist the Finance Director until recruitment has taken place for a permanent replacement. This notice is done retrospectively employment commenced 2nd December 2025. Due to internal approval this was not completed within the usual time frames. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013434949

Procurement Information

A suitable skilled employee was not able to be recruited within the short time frame

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012229-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£137,295 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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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