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Temporary Business Support Officer

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:13

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09 Jul 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Temporary Business Support Officer" tender was managed by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, located in Manchester, England. This tender is classified under the industry category "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV: 79620000) and was carried out as a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, now at the award update stage, concluded with the award to Michael Page International, a large-scale supplier. The contract was valued at £40,269.21 and covered a period from 25th June 2025 to 31st March 2026, with services delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of temporary staffing services, particularly those that can efficiently support educational organisations. SMEs are encouraged to pursue similar opportunities, as this contract demonstrates an organisational interest in engaging with such enterprises. By participating in selective frameworks, businesses can leverage established relationships with buyers like the Office for Standards in Education, thereby fostering growth and expanding their service offerings within the public sector. The procurement sought suitable candidates who can deliver high-quality services, making it an ideal fit for companies focused on personnel management and staffing solutions.

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Notice Title

Temporary Business Support Officer

Notice Description

CON 1558 - Business Support Officer - 25/06/2025 - 31/03/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8013cb8d-9b63-450c-9475-28579706a789
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c60fbf-97e3-4e44-b2f8-394d01449fca
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
Large

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
£40,269 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,269 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 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

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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