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Personal Assistant - Education Directorate

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in Manchester, England. It involved the selective procurement of personal assistant services for their Education Directorate, classified under the supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement commenced on 18th February 2026 and concluded on 30th June 2026, following an extension beyond the initial term. This process was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award made to Val Wade Recruitment on 11th February 2026, valued at £18,396.03 GBP.

Business growth opportunities through this tender are particularly relevant for recruitment agencies and firms specialising in personnel supply services, capable of providing temporary staffing solutions. Although the procurement was completed under a framework agreement, opportunities remain for similar future contracts, particularly agencies that can provide qualified personnel efficiently within the public sector. Given the nature of the services, organisations with expertise in administrative support and a track record with educational institutions may find similar tenders an advantageous avenue for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Personal Assistant - Education Directorate

Notice Description

CON 1630 - Personal Assistant - Education Directorate - 18/02/2026 - 31/03/2026 and then extended further by way of variation until 30/06/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73d63163-f2af-4815-8128-cf155fe4218b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9af2ea0-3eae-47e7-b280-6121e7aa2695
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
Not specified
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
£18,396 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,396 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 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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