Award

Advisory lawyer

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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Award

02 Dec 2024 at 13:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for the "Advisory lawyer" contract, classified under the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, with CPV code 79620000. This procurement, valued at £33,179.22, targeted the London region in the United Kingdom. Initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender process proceeded through key dates, including the tender period ending on 22 November 2024, and the contract period from 4 December 2024 to 31 March 2025. The award was finalised on 26 November 2024, with the official award notice published on 2 December 2024.

This tender opens up notable opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in public sector contracts with Ofsted. The supply of an advisory lawyer for the specified period offers potential for legal firms and temporary staffing agencies to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in governmental work. Law Absolute, an SME, was awarded the contract, demonstrating that similar-sized entities are well suited to compete and win in this procurement category. Businesses aiming for growth can look into such tenders to diversify their client base and showcase their expertise in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advisory lawyer

Notice Description

CON 1493 - Advisory lawyer- 04/12/2024 - 31/03/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31035f6b-6459-4443-a700-e324bd43ddbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7609d1eb-87d5-475c-af88-70de24a9697b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£33,179 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,179 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAW ABSOLUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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