---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0886 - Head of Financial Accounting - Interim"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd5d"
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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-0886 - Head of Financial Accounting - Interim

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd5d

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, based in Darlington, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to Ambient People for an interim Head of Financial Accounting role. This contract, titled "TVCA-PROC-0886 - Head of Financial Accounting - Interim," is essential for maintaining accounts production, implementing accounting policies, managing treasury operations, and liaising with external auditors. The procurement process was conducted directly and completed without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract commences on 3rd July 2026 and spans until 2nd January 2027, with a potential extension up to 2nd July 2027 if a suitable candidate is not found. The service is categorised under the supply of personnel, including temporary staff, and the procurement falls under the services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing skilled temporary financial professionals. Companies that excel in delivering high-calibre personnel for strategic financial roles can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and reputation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in government contracts and a background in financial and accounting services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The procurement method—direct procurement below the threshold—indicates an emphasis on speed and the necessity to fill the role promptly, which can benefit firms that can swiftly meet these requirements.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') intend to award a contract to Ambient People for the supply of a experienced skilled Head of Financial accounting. This is a replacement for the current Head of Financial Accounting whilst recruitment takes place. This function is crucial for accounts production, accounting policy, treasury management and external audit liaison

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059965-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,450 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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

- 25 Jun 2026 at 14:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059965-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059965-2026
  25th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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