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TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the position of Capital Programme Lead, intended to support the Finance Director until a permanent appointment is made. This procurement falls under the services industry category and involves supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, with no competitive bidding involved. The contract commenced on 13th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 2nd March 2026, with the option for renewal if the position remains unfilled. Located in the North East of England, the main delivery address is within the UKC1 region, with a gross contract value of £164,754. This retrospective award has been formalised due to delayed internal approvals.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in temporary staff supply services. The contract, awarded to Ambient People, underscores the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public authorities in the service sector. Despite the direct procurement method used in this instance, small enterprises with expertise in personnel services could explore future similar opportunities with the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The existing contract highlights a demand for businesses that can promptly fulfil short-term staffing needs, which could lead to recurrent opportunities given the nature of the services required and the potential for contract renewal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') intend to direct award to appoint 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 12th 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=1014019129

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065323
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013093-2026
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
£137,295 £100K-£500K

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 - 2 Mar 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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