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title: "TVCA-PROC-0743 - Interim Head of Finance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f26"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# TVCA-PROC-0743 - Interim Head of Finance

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064f26

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract "TVCA-PROC-0743 - Interim Head of Finance" was conducted by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, located at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, United Kingdom. This contract, falling under the category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff, was directly awarded due to internal approval delays and commenced on 12th February 2025. The procurement method employed was 'direct', below the threshold and without competition, leading to a contract award status marked as complete. Significant dates include the award issued on 12th February 2026 and a contract period slated to run from 13th February to 28th February 2026, with a potential renewal should a suitable candidate not be found within the timeframe.

This tender process presents a unique business growth opportunity, primarily for service providers specialising in temporary staffing solutions. Businesses adept at providing interim personnel, especially in the financial services sector, could thrive by aligning with similar opportunities facilitated by public authorities. SMEs, such as Ambient People, which was awarded this contract, exemplify entities well-suited to engage due to their scale and ability to cater directly to specific interim needs without necessitating complex bid processes. The rapid response and flexible staffing solutions from such companies make them ideal candidates for contracts like these that may arise unexpectedly due to staffing needs in public sector organisations.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have direct awarded 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=1013958343

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012935-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 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 | Active |
| 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

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012935-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012935-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013958343
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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