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TVCA-PROC-0908 - Finance Consultant

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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21 Aug 2026 at 08:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Aug 2026 at 10:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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13 Aug 2026 at 10:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority procured finance consultancy services to support its Chief Executive with recruiting a section 73 officer and leading the recruitment of permanent finance employees for the authority, working on behalf of the interim section 73 officer. The requirement is a specialist personnel supply service, covering finance leadership and recruitment support rather than general administrative staffing. The work is for the Combined Authority and its finance function across Tees Valley. The procurement was structured as a single lot. The selected supplier is a London-based small or medium-sized enterprise, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist consultancy rather than only by a large staffing business.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award. The contract was awarded to Ambient People on 13 August 2026 and signed on 21 August 2026. Its net value is £266,760 and its gross value including tax is £320,112. The contract runs from 26 August 2026 to 17 July 2027, with a possible extension to 17 October 2027 if suitable candidates are not recruited within the contract term. The authority stated that the selected finance controller had good knowledge and experience of its finance team and directorates, and had worked with the authority previously. The requirement was above the relevant threshold. The contract commenced on 17 July 2026, before the recorded signature date, and the award is active.

This award demonstrates demand from Tees Valley Combined Authority for senior finance consultancy combined with public-sector recruitment support. A credible future competitor would need to identify and support the recruitment of a section 73 officer, advise senior leadership, and lead the appointment of permanent finance staff. Relevant experience with local-authority finance functions, knowledge of the authority’s directorates, and a strong understanding of the responsibilities attached to the section 73 officer role would be important. The authority’s stated reason for selecting the incumbent shows that familiarity with its organisation and previous work for it were decisive factors. Suppliers with demonstrable finance leadership, public-sector recruitment capability and established relationships with the authority would therefore be well placed when a similar requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0908 - Finance Consultant

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contracting Authority') have entered into a contract for the provision of a Finance consultant to support the TVCA Chief Executive with recruitment of s73 Officer and , lead on recruitment of permanent employees in TVCA finance on behalf of the interim s73 Officer . This notice is being completed retrospectively due to internal delays. Contract commenced 17/07/2026

Procurement Information

Finance Controller selected has good knowledge and experience of TVCA Financial Team and all directorates. Previously has worked with TVCA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e347
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079715-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£266,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2026 - 17 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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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