---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f43"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f43

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "TVCA-PROC-0764 - Finance Staff - Agency" was managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Darlington, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The procurement stage is at the award and contract phase, with the contract awarded to Ambient People, an SME based in London. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a below threshold process without competition. The contract is active and is set to run from 2 February 2026 to 3 August 2026, with a potential extension till 2 November 2026 if the recruitment of a skilled candidate is unsuccessful. The gross value of the contract is £46,800.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the staffing and recruitment industry, particularly those specialising in temporary finance personnel, to understand the needs of the Tees Valley Combined Authority and potentially position themselves for future opportunities. SMEs that can offer competitive finance staffing solutions might find similar direct award contracts within this sector promising for growth. As the Tees Valley Combined Authority may continue to seek skilled personnel for their finance team, agencies with a pool of qualified personnel could strategically benefit from being prepared for similar opportunities.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have direct awarded to Ambient People for a member of staff to support the finance team while recruitment takes place. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009599814

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006938-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| 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

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006938-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006938-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009599814
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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