---
title: "STDC-PROC-0586 - Interim Finance Lead - Agency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ca5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# STDC-PROC-0586 - Interim Finance Lead - Agency

Buyer: SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ca5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by South Tees Development Corporation, a public authority under the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, is focused on securing an Interim Finance Lead. This contract, identified as STDC-PROC-0586, falls under the services industry category with a specific focus on personnel supply services, including temporary staff. The procurement, conducted via a direct award due to urgency, addresses immediate financial management needs at the corporation. Located in Darlington, this process has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 23 January 2026 and an initial end date of 22 March 2026. The gross value of the contract is £350,388 GBP. The procurement was crucial given the organisation's complex finances and vacant Head of Finance role.

This tender creates opportunities for experienced financial service providers, particularly those with expertise in both public and private sector accounting. Businesses capable of providing highly skilled finance professionals on short notice would find this tender suitable for expansion into governmental service contracts. SMEs like Ambient People, who have been awarded this contract, can leverage such opportunities to strengthen their credentials and potentially secure future contracts through successful execution. Moreover, with possible contract renewal options, there is room for extending the engagement, contingent upon the lack of a permanent candidate.

## Notice

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) ('the contracting authority')part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group wish to employ a Interim Finance Lead for due to a urgent critical need. Due to a internal delay with approval this notice is retrospective. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008466144

### Procurement Information

Interim Finance Lead STDC - the development corporation has had a vacant Head of Finance role. Urgent financial matters had arisen, which required immediate support. The corporation was not be able to set a balanced budget for next year as required by law. STDC finances are extremely complex involving unique agreements with the private sector. A decision was taken to bring in a supernumerary senior finance individual who was sufficiently experienced in both public and private sector accounting. Individuals of this calibre are extremely hard to recruit on short notice .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005918-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 22 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £291,990 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMBIENT PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005918-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005918-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008466144
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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