Award

x2 Data scientists

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in Manchester has completed a selective procurement process titled "x2 Data scientists" (CON 1516). This award falls under the category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The initial tender period concluded on 13 January 2025, with the contract period running from 20 January 2025 to 28 March 2025. The procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the total contract value amounting to £79,112.5.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for established firms with capabilities in providing data science personnel, especially those with experience in temporary staffing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, Adecco UK Ltd, demonstrates that reputable and large-scale companies have viable growth opportunities through participation in such public sector contracts. Businesses that can offer efficient and expert staffing services could benefit significantly from similar future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

x2 Data scientists

Notice Description

CON 1516 - x2 Data scientists

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae0e4e73-7cad-4d55-bb90-fe7ab05e8cfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bfe881c-8aae-425b-b035-b530fcc99c2a
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
£79,112 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,112 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 28 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
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADECCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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