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title: "Interim Agency Cover - Finance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0676ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# Interim Agency Cover - Finance

Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0676ea

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Bath & North East Somerset Council, is for the provision of interim agency cover for the "Senior Finance Manager - Place, Sustainability and Organisational Support" role. This tender falls under the services category, specifically addressing the supply of personnel including temporary staff. The contract, valued at £92,950, started on 25th March 2026 and will conclude on 25th September 2026. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition," and involves Allen Lane Limited as the awarded supplier. This process is set within the UKK12 region and is complete, with the contract having been signed on 20th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for agencies specialising in financial staffing services, particularly those familiar with public authority assignments. The requirement for interim management cover suggests that businesses specialised in providing temporary staffing solutions can leverage this opportunity for visibility and growth in the public sector. Companies adept in delivering high-quality financial personnel, especially those under a sub-central government classification, might find this an excellent chance to expand their offerings and establish long-term relationships within the public sector. Allen Lane Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to benefit from such procurements.

## Notice

Interim Agency Cover for the "Senior Finance Manager - Place, Sustainability and Organisational Support" role whilst the current post holder is absence due to having a medical operation and the subsequent recovery period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028682-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £92,950 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028682-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028682-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://allenlane.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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