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Temporary Legal Adviser - 2026

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), located in London, has recently completed the procurement process to appoint a Temporary Legal Adviser for 2026. This service falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV 79620000). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the completion of the tender process marked on 25th March 2026. The contract has an initial term of 12 weeks beginning on 1st April 2026, with a possible extension up to 31st December 2026. The awarded value of this contract is £98,340.96 including VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that supply temporary legal advisory services, particularly those classified as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The specific focus on temporary staff services within London's legal sector could be highly advantageous for companies with the necessary expertise and capacity to fulfil such roles. The awarded supplier, Law Absolute, highlights the tender's accessibility to SMEs, further encouraging participation from similarly scaled enterprises seeking to expand their government contract portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Legal Adviser - 2026

Notice Description

CON 1632 - Temporary Legal Adviser - 2026 INITITAL TERM: 12 weeks (until 29 June 2026) EXTENSION OPTION: Up to a maximum of 6 months (31 December 2026) Initial value: PS31,055.04 (Inc Vat) Maximum value: PS98,340.96 (Inc Vat)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d22a573-b3d7-4e13-bbfc-0bac0a139e3e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£98,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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