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27 Jul 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "TVCA-PROC-0900 - Interim Support Finance" to the supplier Ambient People. This procurement, classified under the services industry category, involves the provision of temporary staff to assist the Authority's Finance Department during recruitment. The procurement process reached the award stage on 27th July 2026, with the contract active as of 24th July 2026. It will run until 27th January 2027, with the possibility of renewal if recruitment for a permanent staff member is unsuccessful. This below-threshold procurement process took place in the UK, specifically in the region identified as UKC1, aligning with the legal framework set out by the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying temporary personnel, particularly those equipped to support financial operations in the public sector. Large-scale enterprises with experience in handling public authority contracts would be particularly well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. Engaging with such tenders can facilitate business growth by establishing enduring relationships with government bodies and gaining access to future public procurement opportunities. The project’s scale and requirements offer a platform for showcasing industry expertise while contributing to regional economic development initiatives led by bodies like Tees Valley Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0900 - Interim Support Finance

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have awarded a contract to Ambient People for the provision of a member of staff to assist the Finance Department while recruitment takes place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d449
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070785-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 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
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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