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Temporary Legal Adviser, Employment

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Temporary Legal Adviser, Employment" contract has been completed, with the award stage finalised. The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the contracting authority overseeing this service procurement in the personnel supply industry, specifically for temporary staff. Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract is managed under the selective procurement method, being called off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total value of £194,875.40. The award was made to Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd, on 28th April 2026, with the supplier acknowledging an awarded amount of £129,233.16.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal and employment advisory services, particularly those capable of providing temporary personnel solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the procurement method, which calls for agile and specialised service providers. Located in London with further operations in Manchester, working with a major authority like the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, offers businesses a reputable partnership and exposes them to further networking and procurement opportunities across the public sector.

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Notice Title

Temporary Legal Adviser, Employment

Notice Description

CON 1643 - Temporary Legal Adviser, Employment - 1/04/2026 - 31/03/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8b2fd62-5921-4788-955f-4e4bcad68b82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f3b6ce-6162-478b-9ff6-5837347ff815
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
£194,875 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,233 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAW ABSOLUTE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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