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TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority has culminated in a comprehensive contract award for a Capital Programme Lead. This role is intended to provide interim support to the Finance Director following an internal approval delay and the retrospective completion of a direct award. The tender, titled "TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead," falls under the services category, specifically supply services of personnel including temporary staff. Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, within the UKC13 region, the contract was set to commence on 13 February 2026 and has a provision for renewal if a permanent candidate is not recruited by 2 March 2026. This procurement operates below the threshold without competition, following the direct method, and involves a contract value of £137,295, with an overall gross amount of £164,754.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing temporary staffing solutions, particularly those with expertise in financial programme management. SMEs such as Ambient People, already named as the supplier, are well-suited for similar contracts and roles, offering agile and specialised services that align with the requirements of sub-central government authorities like the Tees Valley Combined Authority. Companies that can provide personnel on a temporary basis, and those flexible enough to extend contract terms should a permanent hire not be realised, will find lucrative prospects in participating in similar direct award processes. The strategic location of this contract within the northern region of the United Kingdom also serves as a favourable point for businesses looking to expand their operations in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have completed a Direct Award for a Capital Programme Lead to assist the Finance Director until recruitment has taken place for a permanent replacement. This notice is done retrospectively employment commenced 2nd December 2025. Due to internal approval this was not completed within the usual time frames. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014012139

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065322
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013092-2026
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
£137,295 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 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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