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ContractAmendment

27 Jul 2026 at 09:46

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration involves the Tees Valley Combined Authority, operating as the buying organisation, located in Darlington, UK. This process pertains to the "TVCA-PROC-0894 - Interim Finance Resource - Contract Extension" and falls under the services category, with specific reference to accounting services. The industry category is rooted in finance, with activities situated in the UKC region. As of now, the process has reached the contract amendment and award stage, with key dates including contract signing on 16th July 2026 and a contract period that extends from 17th July 2026 to 1st December 2026. The procurement method used is characterised as below threshold, and the contract was awarded through a direct award procedure, published retrospectively.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in financial services, particularly those specialising in accounting and finance resource management. SMEs, like Vivid Resourcing, who have already been successful in this tender, demonstrate the suitability of smaller-scale enterprises to meet the requirements of such contracts. The contract's nature, with a possibility for a six-month renewal, suggests potential for extended engagement, thus providing further business development prospects for companies adept in delivering finance-related interim services. The procurement being below threshold implies an accessible opportunity for businesses without the need to navigate highly complex tender procedures.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0894 -Interim Finance Resource - Contract Extension

Notice Description

Extension of contract for an agency staff in the finance department to provide support until the 1st of December 2026. Please note that this is an above threshold Direct Award procurement, and the notice is being published retrospectively. The contract document was signed 16/07/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,177 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

VIVID RESOURCING, DIVISION OF G2V RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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