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Interim Commercial Manager - Feb 25

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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04 Feb 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Interim Commercial Manager, referenced as CON 1520. This contract, valued at £21,217.50, falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). The service is to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, progressed to the award stage with the contract taking effect from 3rd February 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The tender period ended on 27th January 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and personnel supply industry, particularly those specialising in providing interim management services. SMEs may find this tender particularly appealing due to its suitability parameters. Cedar Recruitment Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, showcasing that smaller businesses with the capability to deliver high-quality temporary staffing solutions can successfully compete. This opportunity underscores the potential for similar enterprises to engage in future procurement processes by Ofsted and other public sector organisations requiring specialised temporary personnel services.

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Notice Title

Interim Commercial Manager - Feb 25

Notice Description

CON 1520 - Interim Commercial Manager - Feb 25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89954392-a187-4022-9dbf-cb9ab9c22056
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6198994c-f06c-408a-8f35-55f010c354f0
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
£21,217 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,217 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEDAR RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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