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TVCA-PROC-0743 - Interim Head of Finance

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a direct procurement process without competition for the role titled "Interim Head of Finance." This service contract is classified under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff," with delivery in the UKC1 region. The contract was awarded to Ambient People on 12 February 2026, and the service period commenced on 13 February 2026, concluding on 28 February 2026, with a potential extension to 28 May 2026 if necessary. A retrospective notice was issued due to internal approval delays, supporting the Finance Director during the recruitment phase. The procurement method was below-threshold direct awarding, indicating no formal competitive tendering process was conducted.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing services, particularly for firms adept in financial administration roles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the personnel supply sector might find similar processes fruitful, given the direct award nature and absence of competition, allowing them to establish relationships with public authorities efficiently. The contract value is approximately £99,180, emphasising the monetary potential for businesses in this field to grow their market share by expanding their client base within government contract settings. Businesses with proven track records in supplying capable interim finance personnel would be ideal candidates for similar opportunities.

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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 conducted a 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=1013981510

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012937-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£99,180 Under £100K

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
Active

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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