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title: "TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065322"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065322

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority has culminated in a comprehensive contract award for a Capital Programme Lead. This role is intended to provide interim support to the Finance Director following an internal approval delay and the retrospective completion of a direct award. The tender, titled "TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead," falls under the services category, specifically supply services of personnel including temporary staff. Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, within the UKC13 region, the contract was set to commence on 13 February 2026 and has a provision for renewal if a permanent candidate is not recruited by 2 March 2026. This procurement operates below the threshold without competition, following the direct method, and involves a contract value of £137,295, with an overall gross amount of £164,754.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing temporary staffing solutions, particularly those with expertise in financial programme management. SMEs such as Ambient People, already named as the supplier, are well-suited for similar contracts and roles, offering agile and specialised services that align with the requirements of sub-central government authorities like the Tees Valley Combined Authority. Companies that can provide personnel on a temporary basis, and those flexible enough to extend contract terms should a permanent hire not be realised, will find lucrative prospects in participating in similar direct award processes. The strategic location of this contract within the northern region of the United Kingdom also serves as a favourable point for businesses looking to expand their operations in this area.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have completed a Direct Award for 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=1014012139

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013092-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 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 | 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 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013092-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013092-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014012139
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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