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Temporary Senior People Services Officer, Pensions

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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10 Apr 2026 at 14:07

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) involves the contract for a Temporary Senior People Services Officer focusing on Pensions. Classified under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, this procurement is located in the North West, United Kingdom. This contract, identified as CON 1606, was conducted under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process has reached the 'Award Update' stage, with key dates including the tender period end on 12 December 2025 and the contract period from 15 December 2025 to 30 June 2026. The total contract value was recorded at £28,151.82 GBP.

This tender represents lucrative opportunities for SMEs skilled in providing temporary staffing solutions, particularly within the public sector, and those capable of tailoring services to the every-changing needs of organisations like Ofsted. The framework agreement approach provides a streamlined process for suppliers like Hays, ensuring that they can leverage established relationships to deliver specialised personnel services efficiently. Other similar businesses, especially those focusing on niche roles within human resources or pension management, could benefit from exploring opportunities arising from such framework agreements, thereby enhancing their market presence and expertise.

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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

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
£28,151 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 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
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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
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

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