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title: "TVCA-PROC-0838 - Interim Chief Accountant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695cf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# TVCA-PROC-0838 - Interim Chief Accountant

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695cf

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process by directly awarding a contract for services to Ambient People to supply an Interim Chief Accountant. This contract is part of the services industry category and commenced on the 12th of May 2026, with an end date scheduled for the 5th of August 2026. The location is primarily based in the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract amounting to a gross value of £76,020. The procurement method utilised was direct, indicating a below-threshold process executed without competition, primarily driven by internal approval factors.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for firms specialising in the provision of temporary personnel services, particularly those with capabilities in accounting and finance roles. Businesses operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or those with swift, adaptable service models would be well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. Given the direct procurement nature and the public authority involved, companies with experience in public sector engagements and a robust framework for delivering staffing solutions would find this contract, and others like it, beneficial for expanding their portfolio and forging partnerships with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have direct awarded a Contract to Ambient People for the supply of a member of staff - Interim Chief Accountant until recruitment takes place and a suitable candidate is recruited. this is a retrospective notice due to internal approval issues. Start Date of contract 04/5/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043048-2026 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 5 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,350 |

## 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

- 11 May 2026 at 13:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043048-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043048-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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