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title: "Advisory lawyer"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS"
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# Advisory lawyer

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31035f6b-6459-4443-a700-e324bd43ddbe

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for the "Advisory lawyer" contract, classified under the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, with CPV code 79620000. This procurement, valued at £33,179.22, targeted the London region in the United Kingdom. Initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender process proceeded through key dates, including the tender period ending on 22 November 2024, and the contract period from 4 December 2024 to 31 March 2025. The award was finalised on 26 November 2024, with the official award notice published on 2 December 2024.

This tender opens up notable opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in public sector contracts with Ofsted. The supply of an advisory lawyer for the specified period offers potential for legal firms and temporary staffing agencies to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in governmental work. Law Absolute, an SME, was awarded the contract, demonstrating that similar-sized entities are well suited to compete and win in this procurement category. Businesses aiming for growth can look into such tenders to diversify their client base and showcase their expertise in the public sector.

## Notice

CON 1493 - Advisory lawyer- 04/12/2024 - 31/03/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7609d1eb-87d5-475c-af88-70de24a9697b |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,179 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,179 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAW ABSOLUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7609d1eb-87d5-475c-af88-70de24a9697b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7609d1eb-87d5-475c-af88-70de24a9697b
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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