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TVCA-PROC-0743 - Interim Head of Finance

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Feb 2026 at 12:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the role of Interim Head of Finance, located in Darlington, United Kingdom. This process falls under the "public authority - sub-central government" industry category with a primary focus on service provision. The direct award method was selected due to difficulties in hiring a suitable candidate quickly. Ambient People has been identified as the supplier, with the contract commencing on 12th February 2026 and running until 28th February 2026, with the possibility of extension should a permanent hire remain unfilled.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the financial recruitment and interim management sectors, particularly those offering personnel supply services, to engage with local government entities. The procurement aimed at quickly addressing an urgent staffing need suggests that agile and responsive businesses adept at supplying temporary personnel could effectively compete for similar opportunities in the future. Businesses interested in serving local authorities or governmental entities will find this sector beneficial for long-term growth, leveraging the direct award process to establish lasting relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0743 - Interim Head of Finance

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') are intending to direct award for and Interim Head of finance to assist the Finance Director whilst recruitment takes place. This notice is retrospective due to internal approval delays. Contract started 02/12/2025 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013475010

Procurement Information

A suitable candidate was not able to be recruited with the specific skill set within a short period of time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064db6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012336-2026
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
£99,180 Under £100K
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 - 28 Feb 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
Not specified
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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