Award

Temporary Personal Assistant- executive support for the ED (2)

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, identified as "CON 1646," concerns the supply of temporary personal assistant services for executive support at the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), based in Manchester, England. The industry category is focused on supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, and the procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 25 March 2026 and the contract period running from 1 April to 30 June 2026. The contract was awarded to Val Wade Recruitment, and the award was published on 15 April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in personnel and temporary staffing services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) wishing to bolster their portfolio with government contracts. It is well-suited for organisations that can deliver professional executive support services in a dynamic public sector environment. The procurement process highlights the importance of having reliable supply chain processes and offers a chance for businesses to demonstrate their capability in delivering quality personnel services within the specified contract framework.

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Notice Title

Temporary Personal Assistant- executive support for the ED (2)

Notice Description

CON 1646 - Temporary Personal Assistant - executive support for the ED (2) - 01/04/2026 - 30/06/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44d90b4d-7e44-4f08-8b08-9907059b6c5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ce6c18-1791-4aa7-9957-222d42662df7
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
£12,715 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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
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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
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

VAL WADE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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