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    ContractsInterim Deputy Head of Finance
    Awarded contract

    Interim Deputy Head of Finance

    Awarded
    £266.8k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Tees Valley Combined Authority is contracting with Ambient People Limited to provide an interim Deputy Head of Finance for temporary departmental support.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 4 Jun 2026· 5 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £266.8k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £266,760
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AP
      Ambient People
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 months ago.

    4 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking to engage Ambient People Limited to supply an interim Deputy Head of Finance. This role supports the Finance department with financial management, reporting, and strategic oversight during a transitional period. The position offers an opportunity for staffing supply companies to provide experienced finance professionals capable of managing financial operations, budgeting, and compliance activities. Key responsibilities include assisting with financial planning, audit support, and departmental coordination. Suitable candidates should have strong finance leadership experience, knowledge of public sector finance practices, and the ability to work effectively within established governance frameworks.

    Track record

    36 awards · 26 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY has awarded 36 contracts to 26 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Ambient People5× · 14%
    2. G2V Recruitment - Vivid Resourcing3× · 8%
    3. PENNA PLC3× · 8%
    4. Sellick Partnership Limited2× · 6%
    5. MUCKLE LLP2× · 6%
    6. AECOM LTD1× · 3%

    +20 more suppliers

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ad96

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