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Temporary Senior Product Manager

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills seeking a Temporary Senior Product Manager under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process falls within the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" industry category, and the project is set in the United Kingdom. Currently in the award stage, the tender was seen as active as of 27 March 2026, while its contract period extends from 1 April 2026 to 26 June 2026. The minimum contract value is £41,531.28 GBP, with the total value reaching £133,744.80 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, given its suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises due to the specific requirements and procurement method. Businesses proficient in providing temporary personnel services would find this tender appealing, particularly those adept in managerial placements. With the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills as the buyer, it presents a strategic avenue for strengthening business relationships within the public education sector, potentially leading to further engagements in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Temporary Senior Product Manager

Notice Description

CON 1644 - Temporary Senior Product Manager - 01/04/2026 - 26/06/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b5b1acc-4bcb-471d-a9c8-db0cec417d7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd00b00-0dce-4d31-89df-47d1129b082f
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
£133,744 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,531 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
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 26 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

SMARTSOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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