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Research and Evaluation Officer- Jan 25

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Research and Evaluation Officer- Jan 25" was conducted by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) based in Manchester, England. This contract falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, identified as CON 1501, has a contract period starting from 6th January 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The award status of the process is complete, with the most recent update on 22nd January 2026, involving a total contract value of £80,083.51.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process considers SME suitability. Businesses providing personnel supply services, particularly those with the capability to manage temporary staffing solutions, can greatly benefit from such contracts. By participating in framework agreements like this, companies can secure steady work over the contract period and potentially build long-term relationships with governmental bodies like Ofsted. The contract's value and the involvement of known suppliers such as Adecco UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicate the robust nature of the competition and the potential benefits of collaboration and partnerships within the sector.

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Notice Title

Research and Evaluation Officer- Jan 25

Notice Description

CON 1501 - Research and Evaluation Officer- Jan 25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14198e51-8d67-4199-8cf7-80860660f754
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e0171e-f150-4795-aa94-59cea5bc99a1
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
£80,083 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,083 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
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
Post Town
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADECCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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