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CON 1619

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CON 1619 - Personal Assistant" was managed by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in Manchester, focused on supply services of personnel, particularly temporary staff, under the CPV code 79620000. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period ending on 9th January 2026. The contract, valued at £21,250, was awarded on 12th January 2026, covering services from 12th January to 31st March 2026. The services are intended for delivery in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing temporary staffing solutions, particularly in educational or child services settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract suitable due to the buyer's stated preference for this type of organisation. Companies like Adecco UK Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify suitable bidders, illustrating how businesses with similar capabilities in providing skilled personnel services can benefit from such procurement exercises. This procurement model encourages firms to align their services with public sector demands, offering a structured opportunity for business growth and expansion within the education sector.

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Notice Title

CON 1619

Notice Description

CON 1619 - Personal Assistant - Adecco UK Ltd - 12/01/2026 - 31/03/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d78ee9db-640e-4514-9100-8bce866a12e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cb17e6-e496-4c10-9678-ec1c5e88c760
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£21,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 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

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
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

ADECCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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