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TVCA-PROC-0870 - Interim Deputy Head of Finance

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Tees Valley Combined Authority has reached the award stage with the contract TVCA-PROC-0870 - Interim Deputy Head of Finance. This contract is for the provision of temporary staffing services under the main procurement category of services, specifically focusing on the supply of personnel. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by the requirement for a suitably qualified professional to fill a position during the recruitment period. This contract, awarded to Ambient People, a small to medium-sized enterprise, is valued at £266,760 and begins on 8th June 2026, running until 8th December 2026, with a possible extension until June 2027. The process is conducted under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 and is pertinent to businesses in Darlington, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those adept in supplying interim finance professionals, to expand their presence in the public sector. The structured extension clause within the contract period highlights further potential opportunities should the need arise for continued staffing support. Companies that can provide highly skilled personnel promptly and efficiently, while satisfying public sector requirements, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises aiming to bolster their market footprint within the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0870 - Interim Deputy Head of Finance

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') intend to award a contract to Ambient People Limited for the supply of a member of staff - Interim Deputy Head of Finance.

Procurement Information

A suitably qualified employee with specific skills were required to fill the post whilst recruitment takes place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052835-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£266,760 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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