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TVCA-PROC-0743 - Interim Head of Finance

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "TVCA-PROC-0743 - Interim Head of Finance" was conducted by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, United Kingdom. This contract, falling under the category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff, was directly awarded due to internal approval delays and commenced on 12th February 2025. The procurement method employed was 'direct', below the threshold and without competition, leading to a contract award status marked as complete. Significant dates include the award issued on 12th February 2026 and a contract period slated to run from 13th February to 28th February 2026, with a potential renewal should a suitable candidate not be found within the timeframe.

This tender process presents a unique business growth opportunity, primarily for service providers specialising in temporary staffing solutions. Businesses adept at providing interim personnel, especially in the financial services sector, could thrive by aligning with similar opportunities facilitated by public authorities. SMEs, such as Ambient People, which was awarded this contract, exemplify entities well-suited to engage due to their scale and ability to cater directly to specific interim needs without necessitating complex bid processes. The rapid response and flexible staffing solutions from such companies make them ideal candidates for contracts like these that may arise unexpectedly due to staffing needs in public sector organisations.

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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') have direct awarded 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=1013958343

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012935-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£99,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
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
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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