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Interim Agency Cover - Finance

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bath & North East Somerset Council, is for the provision of interim agency cover for the "Senior Finance Manager - Place, Sustainability and Organisational Support" role. This tender falls under the services category, specifically addressing the supply of personnel including temporary staff. The contract, valued at £92,950, started on 25th March 2026 and will conclude on 25th September 2026. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition," and involves Allen Lane Limited as the awarded supplier. This process is set within the UKK12 region and is complete, with the contract having been signed on 20th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for agencies specialising in financial staffing services, particularly those familiar with public authority assignments. The requirement for interim management cover suggests that businesses specialised in providing temporary staffing solutions can leverage this opportunity for visibility and growth in the public sector. Companies adept in delivering high-quality financial personnel, especially those under a sub-central government classification, might find this an excellent chance to expand their offerings and establish long-term relationships within the public sector. Allen Lane Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to benefit from such procurements.

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Notice Title

Interim Agency Cover - Finance

Notice Description

Interim Agency Cover for the "Senior Finance Manager - Place, Sustainability and Organisational Support" role whilst the current post holder is absence due to having a medical operation and the subsequent recovery period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028682-2026
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
£92,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 25 Sep 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
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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