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29 Jul 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Delivery Support Officer" contract has been completed by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in England, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" with a classification code of 79620000. This process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled from 29th July 2026 to 18th December 2026, with the option of extension up to 18th June 2027. The total award value amounts to £24,802.73 including VAT, which can extend up to a maximum of £55,760.63 if the extension is exercised. The tender process reached its awarding stage on 23rd July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in personnel supply services. Such businesses stand to benefit from participating in framework agreements that allow for call-off contracts, enhancing their growth prospects by securing short to medium-term contracts with government entities like Ofsted. Contracting with a prominent institution can bolster a company's credentials, attract new business, and provide a steady revenue stream during the contract period. Companies experienced in fulfilling personnel needs, especially within the public sector, will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise.

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Notice Title

Delivery Support Officer

Notice Description

CON 1669 - Delivery Support Officer Initial term: 29/07/2026-18/12/2026 Initial value: PS24,802.73 (Inc Vat) Maximum extension period: Up to a maximum of 6 months (18 June 2027) Maximum value: PS55,760.63 (Inc Vat)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f13c736f-e37e-4fb1-a016-561f639781e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a16c152-dd06-49da-9aa2-529dc911af25
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
£55,760 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,802 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 18 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VAL WADE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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