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Temporary Personal Assistant

OFSTED

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06 Oct 2026 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) procured temporary personal assistant staffing, classified as personnel supply services (CPV 79620000). The requirement is for a temporary personal assistant; no further duties are described. The work is delivered in London. Ofsted is the buying organisation, based in Manchester. This is a staffing requirement rather than a purchase of goods or construction work, and its relevance is principally to recruitment businesses able to source and supply temporary personal assistant support for a public-sector client.

The procurement is complete and Val Wade Recruitment was selected for the contract. The award was made on 24 September 2026, with a value of £54,619.99 including VAT. The stated initial term runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027, with an initial value of £21,848 including VAT; the procurement description also gives a maximum term until 31 July 2027 and a maximum value of £54,619.99 including VAT. The requirement was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The submission deadline was 24 September 2026 at 5pm. The opportunity was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No separate evaluation criteria or lot structure are provided.

This award demonstrates demand from Ofsted for temporary personal assistant staffing in London, supplied through a framework call-off. Val Wade Recruitment, identified as an SME, was selected, showing that a smaller recruitment business can serve this requirement. For a competitor to be credible when the same requirement returns to market, relevant strengths would include access to suitable temporary personal assistant candidates, the ability to recruit and place staff promptly, and experience supplying temporary personnel to public-sector organisations. Businesses should also be capable of working within a framework call-off route and supporting a requirement with an initial short-term placement and a possible extension. The described role’s duties and any specific qualifications are not detailed, so the procurement supports a case for general temporary PA recruitment capability rather than specialist credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Personal Assistant

Notice Description

CON 1690 - Temporary Personal Assistant - Val Wade Recruitment Initial Term: 01/10/2026 - 31/01/2027 Initial Value: PS21,848 Inc Vat Maximum Term: Until 31/07/2027 Maximum Value: PS54,619.99 Inc Vat

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbc5c770-c6fa-4aea-9185-a4ea6895e651
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07b1e29-a7a0-4c74-a3c7-6dccbe2e2932
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
£54,619 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,619 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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
OFSTED
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
Postcode Area
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

Val Wade Recruitment

Further Information

Notice Documents

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