Award

Temporary Legal Adviser

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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Award

09 Jul 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for "Temporary Legal Adviser" by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, located in Manchester, England, has concluded. This contract, in the services category, was offered through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). The procurement process reached the award stage, with a contract period scheduled from 7th July to 30th September 2025, following the tender period's closure on 30th June 2025. This contract was awarded to Law Absolute, located in London, with a contract value of £25,338.18.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary legal staffing services. Organisations, particularly SMEs, that have capabilities in providing temporary legal personnel in London could see growth opportunities by engaging in similar framework agreements. Law firms and legal staffing agencies with resources to quickly provide skilled personnel would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, capitalising on the strategic procurement methods often employed by public sector bodies like the Office for Standards in Education.

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Notice Title

Temporary Legal Adviser

Notice Description

CON 1564 - Temporary Legal Adviser - 07/07/2025 - 30/09/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a74d9232-8034-4eb9-930c-be91c67bb7f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f501aec-6f3f-472b-a9e2-1376a171dc07
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
£25,338 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,338 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAW ABSOLUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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