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03 Feb 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Temporary Senior People Services Officer, Pensions" was initiated by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. This contract falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was initially intended to cover the period from 15th December 2025 to 30th June 2026 but has been extended until 30th September 2026. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, with the award having been made active on 12th December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process was designed to be inclusive of such entities. The framework call-off approach can provide businesses within this sector a chance to grow by establishing a relationship with a high-profile government body such as the Office for Standards in Education. The extension of the contract period provides a stable and extended period for service delivery, allowing businesses to plan and optimise their resources efficiently.

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Notice Title

Temporary Senior People Services Officer, Pensions

Notice Description

CON 1606 - Temporary Senior People Services Officer, Pensions - Hays - 15/12/2025 - 30/06/2026 *Update June 2026: Contract extended until 30/09/2026*

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f16ff2f3-4f58-47c7-be71-183355a32e7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d91e0b-5188-4c1b-9e63-0684790a0630
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
£41,706 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,706 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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