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TVCA-PROC-0886 - Head of Financial Accounting - Interim

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Jun 2026 at 14:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, based in Darlington, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to Ambient People for an interim Head of Financial Accounting role. This contract, titled "TVCA-PROC-0886 - Head of Financial Accounting - Interim," is essential for maintaining accounts production, implementing accounting policies, managing treasury operations, and liaising with external auditors. The procurement process was conducted directly and completed without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract commences on 3rd July 2026 and spans until 2nd January 2027, with a potential extension up to 2nd July 2027 if a suitable candidate is not found. The service is categorised under the supply of personnel, including temporary staff, and the procurement falls under the services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing skilled temporary financial professionals. Companies that excel in delivering high-calibre personnel for strategic financial roles can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and reputation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in government contracts and a background in financial and accounting services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The procurement method—direct procurement below the threshold—indicates an emphasis on speed and the necessity to fill the role promptly, which can benefit firms that can swiftly meet these requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0886 - Head of Financial Accounting - Interim

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') intend to award a contract to Ambient People for the supply of a experienced skilled Head of Financial accounting. This is a replacement for the current Head of Financial Accounting whilst recruitment takes place. This function is crucial for accounts production, accounting policy, treasury management and external audit liaison

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059965-2026
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
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
£162,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jan 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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