---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d70"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d70

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a procurement process under the title "TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead." Classified within the services category, this initiative took place in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the announcement made on 11th February 2026. The contracting process involved a direct award approach due to the urgency and inability to recruit a suitable candidate within a limited timeframe. Employment in this role commenced on 2nd December 2025, prior to contract finalisation. The contract period is set from 12th February 2026 to 2nd March 2026, with the possibility of renewal if a permanent candidate is not found.

This procurement opportunity provides significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers in the field of personnel and temporary staff services. Firms with capabilities in supplying skilled professionals on temporary terms, like SMEs or other staffing agencies, are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. “Ambient People,” a London-based SME, was selected as the supplier, highlighting the opportunities for smaller enterprises to secure substantial contracts with public sector bodies. The direct award strategy often favours businesses that are prepared to deliver swiftly and efficiently, opening doors for well-prepared and adaptable companies.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') intend to direct award to appoint a Capital Programme Lead to assist the Finance Director until recruitment has taken place for a permanent replacement. This notice is done retrospectively employment commenced 2nd December 2025. Due to internal approval this was not completed within the usual time frames. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013434949

### Procurement Information

A suitable skilled employee was not able to be recruited within the short time frame

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012229-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,295 |
| 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 | 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

- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012229-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012229-2026
  11th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013434949
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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