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Temporary Finance Systems Developer

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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13 Aug 2026 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) procured temporary finance systems development services. The requirement is for a finance systems developer supplied as temporary personnel, supporting the buyer’s finance systems and related work. It is a services contract delivered in the North West of England, with Ofsted based at Piccadilly Gate in Manchester. The procurement is relevant to recruitment businesses, specialist interim providers and consultancies able to supply experienced finance systems development professionals for public sector assignments. It may also suit businesses with established access to finance technology specialists and the ability to manage temporary placements for a government organisation.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. Ofsted used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Robertson Bell Ltd on 31 July 2026 for £64,529.74 including VAT status as published. The initial contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. The stated maximum period, including extension, runs to 30 September 2027, with a maximum value of £114,147.14. The tender submission deadline was 24 July 2026 at 5pm. The award was made to one supplier, and the contract’s initial value and period match the awarded terms.

This award demonstrates demand from Ofsted for interim finance systems development capability through an established framework route. A supplier seeking comparable work would need to provide a finance systems developer who can work effectively in a public sector environment, understand financial processes and systems, and contribute quickly within a temporary assignment. Credible providers are likely to have a dependable network of suitably qualified specialists, robust screening and onboarding arrangements, and the capacity to support delivery in the North West. Small and medium-sized enterprises were considered suitable for the requirement, so an SME with relevant finance technology recruitment or consultancy experience could compete for similar future requirements through an appropriate framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Finance Systems Developer

Notice Description

CON 1666 - Temporary Finance Systems Developer - Initial period: 03/08/2026 - 31/03/2027 Initial value: PS64,529.74 Maximum period (Including extension): 03/08/2026 - 30/09/2027 Maximum value: PS114,147.14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d557e0dc-953f-4cc4-81e9-346c030cf6aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e666cf-c193-4359-98b4-155e6b210ab4
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
£114,147 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,529 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Robertson Bell Ltd

Further Information

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