Award

Temporary Legal Adviser, Employment

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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Award

28 Aug 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Temporary Legal Adviser, Employment" was conducted by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. This procurement falls under the industry category of supply services for personnel including temporary staff and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract having been awarded on 19th August 2025 and published on 28th August 2025. The contract, valued at £63,553.13, runs from 26th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting the strategic sourcing approach used by the buyer.

This tender presents businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an opportunity to grow by partnering in the government sector. Companies providing temporary staffing solutions, with expertise in legal advisory services within the employment domain, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on a selective procurement method suggests a preference for businesses that have the necessary credentials or are part of framework agreements, thus benefiting those with pre-established government relationships or those looking to establish them.

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Notice Title

Temporary Legal Adviser, Employment

Notice Description

CON 1574 - Temporary Legal Adviser, Employment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-405d0ea4-c4e2-4072-96ed-691f952d3e4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0141025d-95a2-4667-b127-347dadae7fd0
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
£63,553 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,553 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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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