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External Accreditation for Inspector Competencies

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, which has awarded a contract titled "External Accreditation for Inspector Competencies." This falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract having commenced on 1 April 2026 and scheduled to end on 31 March 2029. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6310 framework agreement (Lot 4). The value of the contract amounts to £35,000 inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in ISO accreditation to engage with public sector organisations such as Ofsted. Businesses that have experience in research and development consultancy and hold relevant certifications could see significant growth through such government contracts. Additionally, the procurement process supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it accessible to a wider range of business entities seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. This contract was awarded to The British Standards Institution, emphasising the importance of possessing substantial credentials and a reputable track record in similar undertakings.

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Notice Title

External Accreditation for Inspector Competencies

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from CCS RM6310 Framework (Lot 4). This contract is for the provision of consultancy services with a view to obtain an ISO accreditation. Please note the awarded value is includes VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e507f94b-eca0-4350-8155-316509208f44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275a8192-5150-419f-bd01-0d836a11e7e0
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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