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Inspection Improvement - Expert Editing

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in Manchester, England, has completed a public procurement process for 'Inspection Improvement - Expert Editing.' This tender belongs to the services industry category and targets the need for an expert copy editor to enhance the education inspection frameworks, handbooks, and guidance materials. The procurement stage is 'Award,' and the contract start date is 1st September 2024, ending on 31st August 2025, with a total value of £25,000 GBP. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability for this contract. The appointed supplier will provide specialised copy-editing services, making this ideal for businesses with expertise in technical editing and a deep understanding of educational inspection communications. SMEs capable of delivering high-quality, tailored editorial services will find this contract particularly advantageous for growing their profile and establishing a relationship with a prominent public sector entity like Ofsted.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection Improvement - Expert Editing

Notice Description

An expert copy editor is required to provide advice and undertake technical and specialist copy editing services for the suite of education inspection frameworks, handbooks and guidance materials. The editor needs to have an acute understanding of inspection and the importance of clear and accurate communication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3ce85-f7b0-4e15-ab19-ed040d6f1c4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 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
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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
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
2
Supplier Names

J.BRENNAN

WITHELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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