---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0908 - Finance Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e347"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Tees Valley Combined Authority"
published: "2026-08-21"
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# TVCA-PROC-0908 - Finance Consultant

Buyer: Tees Valley Combined Authority  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e347

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## Summary

Tees Valley Combined Authority procured finance consultancy services to support its Chief Executive with recruiting a section 73 officer and leading the recruitment of permanent finance employees for the authority, working on behalf of the interim section 73 officer. The requirement is a specialist personnel supply service, covering finance leadership and recruitment support rather than general administrative staffing. The work is for the Combined Authority and its finance function across Tees Valley. The procurement was structured as a single lot. The selected supplier is a London-based small or medium-sized enterprise, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist consultancy rather than only by a large staffing business.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award. The contract was awarded to Ambient People on 13 August 2026 and signed on 21 August 2026. Its net value is £266,760 and its gross value including tax is £320,112. The contract runs from 26 August 2026 to 17 July 2027, with a possible extension to 17 October 2027 if suitable candidates are not recruited within the contract term. The authority stated that the selected finance controller had good knowledge and experience of its finance team and directorates, and had worked with the authority previously. The requirement was above the relevant threshold. The contract commenced on 17 July 2026, before the recorded signature date, and the award is active.

This award demonstrates demand from Tees Valley Combined Authority for senior finance consultancy combined with public-sector recruitment support. A credible future competitor would need to identify and support the recruitment of a section 73 officer, advise senior leadership, and lead the appointment of permanent finance staff. Relevant experience with local-authority finance functions, knowledge of the authority’s directorates, and a strong understanding of the responsibilities attached to the section 73 officer role would be important. The authority’s stated reason for selecting the incumbent shows that familiarity with its organisation and previous work for it were decisive factors. Suppliers with demonstrable finance leadership, public-sector recruitment capability and established relationships with the authority would therefore be well placed when a similar requirement returns.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contracting Authority') have entered into a contract for the provision of a Finance consultant to support the TVCA Chief Executive with recruitment of s73 Officer and , lead on recruitment of permanent employees in TVCA finance on behalf of the interim s73 Officer . This notice is being completed retrospectively due to internal delays. Contract commenced 17/07/2026

### Procurement Information

Finance Controller selected has good knowledge and experience of TVCA Financial Team and all directorates. Previously has worked with TVCA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079715-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2026 - 17 Jul 2027 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 21 Aug 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079715-2026
- 13 Aug 2026 at 10:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077092-2026
- 13 Aug 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077075-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079715-2026
  21st August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077092-2026
  13th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077075-2026
  13th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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