---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0743 - Interim Head of Finance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f27"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-064f27

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed a direct procurement process without competition for the role titled "Interim Head of Finance." This service contract is classified under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff," with delivery in the UKC1 region. The contract was awarded to Ambient People on 12 February 2026, and the service period commenced on 13 February 2026, concluding on 28 February 2026, with a potential extension to 28 May 2026 if necessary. A retrospective notice was issued due to internal approval delays, supporting the Finance Director during the recruitment phase. The procurement method was below-threshold direct awarding, indicating no formal competitive tendering process was conducted.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing services, particularly for firms adept in financial administration roles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the personnel supply sector might find similar processes fruitful, given the direct award nature and absence of competition, allowing them to establish relationships with public authorities efficiently. The contract value is approximately £99,180, emphasising the monetary potential for businesses in this field to grow their market share by expanding their client base within government contract settings. Businesses with proven track records in supplying capable interim finance personnel would be ideal candidates for similar opportunities.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have conducted a 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=1013981510

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012937-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,180 |

## 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

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012937-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012937-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013981510
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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