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Agentic AI Support

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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19 Jan 2026 at 16:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills has completed a procurement process under the title "Agentic AI Support" within the software-related services industry, classified under the CPV code 72260000. Located in England, United Kingdom, this contract, arranged through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, launched its award stage on 17th December 2025 and will conclude on 27th February 2026. The total value of the contract is £78,000 with provisions for a 12-month extension. PA Consulting Services Limited is the awarded supplier for this contract.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services including support, development, implementation, and consultancy. Firms adept in software configuration, maintenance, and supply services may find similar opportunities for growth by aligning with public sector needs. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this domain are well-suited to compete for contracts like this, given the contracting authority's procurement approach and the ongoing demand for advanced AI support services. Thus, engaging in such tenders can offer substantial prospects for business expansion and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agentic AI Support

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 Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. This contract is for the provision of AI Agentic Support services. Please note, there is an option to extend the contract for 12 months and uplift the contract value proportionally.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ead7056d-2cb4-47c7-a948-a5bc8b53134f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f6cdd4-cb0e-44dd-bd9e-2cb7bb8466af
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72264000 - Software reproduction services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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