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TVCA-PROC-0771 - Finance Agency Staff

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central public authority based at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, has concluded the procurement process for supplying interim finance staff. This contract, specifically titled "TVCA-PROC-0771 - Finance Agency Staff," falls under the services category and is part of the direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The award was completed on 11th February 2026, and the contract period extends from 16th February 2026 to 15th August 2026, with potential renewal should recruitment efforts be unsuccessful by November 2026. The principal supplier for this contract is Ambient People, located in London.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity within the personnel supply and temporary staffing industry. Firms specialising in agency staffing, particularly those providing finance professionals, may find similar tenders valuable, as they are direct awards meant for quick fulfilment of urgent staffing needs. Businesses with expertise in service delivery, specifically small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, given the lack of competition in below-threshold procurements. Having a strategic presence in the region or the ability to supply skilled personnel nationwide can further enhance growth prospects through such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0771 - Finance Agency Staff

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have Direct awarded a contract for the Supply of Interim Finance Staff member due to an urgent post to be covered while recruitment takes place. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013556434

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ded
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012432-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£72,000 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
16 Feb 2026 - 15 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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