---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0870 - Interim Deputy Head of Finance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad96"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# TVCA-PROC-0870 - Interim Deputy Head of Finance

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad96

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract to Ambient People Limited for the provision of an Interim Deputy Head of Finance. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically the supply of personnel services including temporary staff. The contract was signed retrospectively on 22nd May 2026, with the commencement of services starting on 8th June 2026. Strategically located at the Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, UK, the authority executed a direct award process to meet their urgent staffing needs due to internal approval delays. The contract, valued at £266,760 (gross amount of £320,112), will run until 8th December 2026, with the possibility of extension if a permanent hire is not realised within the stipulated six-month timeframe.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those focused on professional services in staff provision. Businesses with specialized staff ready for rapid deployment may find this an ideal opportunity to expand into the public sector. It also highlights the advantageous position of SMEs like Ambient People Limited, which, possessing industry-specific skills and a presence in London, can effectively meet urgent demands from government entities, thus enhancing their credibility and outreach across similar tenders in the UK.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have awarded a contract to Ambient People Limited for the supply of a member of staff - Interim Deputy Head of Finance. This Notice is retrospective due to delayed internal approval. The contract was signed 22/05/2026 and staff member started 8/06/2026.

### Procurement Information

A suitably qualified employee with specific skills were required to fill the post whilst recruitment takes place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059892-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,760 |
| Contracts value | £266,760 |

## 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

- 25 Jun 2026 at 13:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059892-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 14:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056287-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 12:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052835-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059892-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056287-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052835-2026
  4th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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