---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065323"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# TVCA-PROC-0737 - Capital Programme Lead

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065323

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the position of Capital Programme Lead, intended to support the Finance Director until a permanent appointment is made. This procurement falls under the services industry category and involves supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, with no competitive bidding involved. The contract commenced on 13th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 2nd March 2026, with the option for renewal if the position remains unfilled. Located in the North East of England, the main delivery address is within the UKC1 region, with a gross contract value of £164,754. This retrospective award has been formalised due to delayed internal approvals.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in temporary staff supply services. The contract, awarded to Ambient People, underscores the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public authorities in the service sector. Despite the direct procurement method used in this instance, small enterprises with expertise in personnel services could explore future similar opportunities with the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The existing contract highlights a demand for businesses that can promptly fulfil short-term staffing needs, which could lead to recurrent opportunities given the nature of the services required and the potential for contract renewal.

## 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 12th 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=1014019129

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013093-2026 |
| 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 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## 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 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013093-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013093-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014019129
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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