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Temporary Finance Business Partner

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Dec 2025 at 16:41

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15 Dec 2025 at 16:09

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) involves the contract "Temporary Finance Business Partner," classified under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract, valued at £85,648.21, is set within the United Kingdom and has reached the award update stage as of December 2025. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 12th August 2025, and the contract commenced on 19th August 2025, running until 31st March 2026. This opportunity was first awarded to Robertson Bell Ltd, an SME supplier based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in finance and temporary staffing services to expand their business operations through collaboration with a reputable public body like Ofsted. The procurement strategy, a call-off from a framework agreement, enhances the predictability and stability of business engagements. Suitability criteria favour SMEs, allowing businesses of this scale to effectively compete and grow through this contractual relationship. Thereby, businesses with expertise in providing temporary finance personnel within government settings stand well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and development.

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Notice Title

Temporary Finance Business Partner

Notice Description

CON 1575 - Temporary Finance Business Partner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62291a25-a765-4fe2-bc1b-448cf085ed27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/700b2c20-9aec-4f24-b284-679c12b3b0dd
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
£85,648 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,648 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERTSON BELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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