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Temporary Data Architect

OFSTED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) procured temporary data architect personnel. The requirement is for a data architect supplied on a temporary basis to support the organisation’s work. It is a personnel supply service rather than a purchase of goods or construction work, classified under CPV 79620000 for supplying personnel, including temporary staff. Delivery is in England, United Kingdom. The named buyer is Ofsted, based in Manchester. The opportunity is therefore relevant to recruitment agencies, temporary staffing providers and specialist resourcing businesses able to supply data architecture professionals for public sector assignments. It is also identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Adecco UK Ltd on 2 June 2026 for £110,799.48 including VAT. The contract runs from 8 June 2026 to 6 November 2026. It was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with bids due by 5pm on 1 June 2026. The original period was 8 June to 8 September 2026 at £67,486.96 including VAT; an August 2026 extension varied the end date to 6 November 2026 and revised the value to £110,799.48 including VAT. The maximum period is until 8 March 2027, with a maximum contract value of £193,395.46 including VAT. The completed tender had a maximum estimated value of £193,395.46 and a minimum estimated value of £110,799.48.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement from Ofsted for temporary data architecture resource, delivered through a framework call-off and suitable for SMEs. Businesses that recruit or supply interim technology professionals, particularly data architects, are the most relevant competitors for a future requirement of this kind. A credible supplier would need access to suitably qualified data architecture candidates, the ability to place temporary personnel with a public sector buyer, and the operational capacity to manage an assignment through its agreed term and any extension. Framework membership or access to an applicable staffing framework would be important, since this purchase used a framework call-off. Specialist staffing providers can use this award as evidence of demand from Ofsted for interim data expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Data Architect

Notice Description

CON 1655 - Temporary Data Architect - 08/06/2026 - 08/09/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04c66281-a6fb-4c78-9d0e-62a53abbb615
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91df727b-7ed9-4f2e-aacb-9c90074a93bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,239 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,239 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 8 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADECCO UK LIMITED

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