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Temporary Business Support Officer

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, located in Manchester, England. They have completed procurement for the role of a Temporary Business Support Officer, classified under the supply services of personnel, specifically temporary staff. The industry category relevant to this tender is services, with a procurement phase at the award update stage. Contracts were awarded on 1st April 2026, with services spanning from 1st April to 23rd June 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a structured approach to procurement within the United Kingdom.

This tender opens business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process and its suitability criteria welcomed smaller entities to take part. Given the industry classification, organisations specialising in temporary staffing solutions or personnel supply services may find lucrative prospects here. The competitive nature of this procurement process presents growth opportunities for firms proficient in providing skilled workforce solutions and adept at navigating framework agreements. With engagement methods underscoring selective procurement, businesses with a well-established relationship with public sector frameworks can particularly benefit.

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Notice Title

Temporary Business Support Officer

Notice Description

CON 1649 - Business Support Officer - 01/04/2026 - 23/06/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71c68508-f00f-4e27-b005-bfc8cbaba310
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff8b241-54ac-49ea-a09a-69f563caa1c7
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
£33,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,206 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 23 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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