---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0743 - Interim Head of Finance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064db6"
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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-0743 - Interim Head of Finance

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064db6

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the role of Interim Head of Finance, located in Darlington, United Kingdom. This process falls under the "public authority - sub-central government" industry category with a primary focus on service provision. The direct award method was selected due to difficulties in hiring a suitable candidate quickly. Ambient People has been identified as the supplier, with the contract commencing on 12th February 2026 and running until 28th February 2026, with the possibility of extension should a permanent hire remain unfilled.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the financial recruitment and interim management sectors, particularly those offering personnel supply services, to engage with local government entities. The procurement aimed at quickly addressing an urgent staffing need suggests that agile and responsive businesses adept at supplying temporary personnel could effectively compete for similar opportunities in the future. Businesses interested in serving local authorities or governmental entities will find this sector beneficial for long-term growth, leveraging the direct award process to establish lasting relationships.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') are intending to direct award for and Interim Head of finance to assist the Finance Director whilst recruitment takes place. This notice is retrospective due to internal approval delays. Contract started 02/12/2025 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013475010

### Procurement Information

A suitable candidate was not able to be recruited with the specific skill set within a short period of time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012336-2026 |
| 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 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,180 |
| 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 12:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012336-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012336-2026
  11th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013475010
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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