Award

Delivery Support Administrator C1 Temp (2)

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

22 Jan 2026 at 15:19

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Delivery Support Administrator C1 Temp (2)" contract was initiated by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, based in Manchester, England. The contract was classified under "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and saw its final award status during the award update on 22 January 2026. The tender followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with key milestones including an award dated 1 September 2025. The contract, valued at £33,626.87, was intended for services delivered in London, United Kingdom, from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement emphasised suitability for such businesses. The nature of the contract, involving the supply of temporary administration personnel, makes it particularly attractive to companies in the staffing and personnel services industries. Given the framework agreement call-off method, businesses already in framework agreements had advantageous access, providing an efficient pathway for those looking to enhance their governmental service provision portfolios.

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Notice Title

Delivery Support Administrator C1 Temp (2)

Notice Description

CON 1580 - Delivery Support Administrator C1 Temp (2) - 01/09/2025 - 31/03/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55845526-e3ce-474d-be4e-2a35636322b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71679a1e-0171-426c-9be4-e89ce716fdf3
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
£33,626 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,626 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 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
0300 013 0102

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

VAL WADE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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