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TVCA-PROC-0771 - Finance Agency Staff

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "TVCA-PROC-0771 - Finance Agency Staff", aimed at employing interim finance staff to cover an urgent position. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method, detailed as "Below threshold - without competition". The contract was awarded on 11th February 2026, with the start date set for 16th February 2026, and is located in the region UKC1, United Kingdom. Tees Valley Combined Authority served as the buyer, and Ambient People was selected as the supplier for this services category contract, which focuses on supplying personnel, including temporary staff.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses within the services sector, specifically those specialising in the provision of skilled interim personnel. Given the nature of the procurement method, businesses that can rapidly respond to urgent staffing needs and offer competitive service solutions are well-suited to thrive in such environmental setups. The period between February and August 2026 marks the operational span of this contract, allowing for potential renewal if suitable recruitment is delayed, signifying steady demand for temporary staffing solutions. Such opportunities could provide growth for SMEs that excel in flexible and responsive service provision and maintain robust temporary staffing squads.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0771 - Finance Agency Staff

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') Have direct awarded a contract employ a 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=1013567037

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064def
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012434-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£72,000 Under £100K

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
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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