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Personal Assistant - support for ED (2)

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, headquartered in Manchester, England. The contract titled "Personal Assistant - support for ED (2)," identified with CPV code 79620000 for "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff," was awarded to Val Wade Recruitment. The procurement method was selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender, now in the award stage, commenced on 19th January 2026 and concluded on 30th June 2026. The value of the award amounted to £22,972.04, and it specifically targeted service delivery within England. The procurement phase was completed with the award notice published on 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in recruitment services or supply of temporary personnel. With a focus on personnel supply services, companies in this sector can expand their client base and strengthen their portfolio by participating in such structured government contracts. The framework agreement approach caters well to established SMEs looking to secure government contracts, allowing them to leverage their expertise in personnel supply and recruitment services to fulfil the contractual requirements effectively. Although this specific tender has been awarded, similar future opportunities are available for businesses ready to navigate government procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Assistant - support for ED (2)

Notice Description

CON 1621 - Personal Assistant - support for ED (2) - Val Wade Recruitment - 19/01/2026 - 31/03/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0942578-4f77-44a1-8786-3e07ff4aa1c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecf1cb6-d937-4589-90e4-e9861dfd3e56
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
£36,573 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,316 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20268 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
OFSTED
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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Val Wade Recruitment

Further Information

Notice Documents

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