---
title: "STDC-PROC-0586 - Interim Finance Lead - Agency - Becky Hellard"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e5d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060e5d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION"
published: "2026-01-26"
---

# STDC-PROC-0586 - Interim Finance Lead - Agency - Becky Hellard

Buyer: SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e5d

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## Summary

The South Tees Development Corporation, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the role of an Interim Finance Lead due to urgent need. Located at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, UK, the contracting authority engaged this role starting from 28th January 2026, with the contract running until 22nd March 2026 and a potential extension if a permanent candidate is not identified. This direct procurement, conducted without competition, was necessitated by internal approval delays, and has an award value grossing £175,194. The awarded contract falls under the services category for the supply of personnel including temporary staff, in the region UKC1.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the supply of temporary finance staff services. Companies well-suited to compete for similar contracts include those specialising in providing interim professional staff and personnel supply services. The direct procurement approach signals opportunities for businesses to establish relationships with public authorities like the South Tees Development Corporation, particularly those able to respond swiftly to urgent needs. Understanding the procurement pathways and being able to offer qualified professionals quickly can enhance business growth through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) ('the contracting authority')part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group intend to employ a Interim Finance Lead for due to a urgent critical need. Due to a internal delay with approval this notice is retrospective. The actual contract start date 22/09/2025 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009246100

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006591-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 22 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,995 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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

- 26 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006591-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006591-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009246100
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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