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title: "Temporary Finance Business Partner"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS"
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# Temporary Finance Business Partner

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62291a25-a765-4fe2-bc1b-448cf085ed27

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) involves the contract "Temporary Finance Business Partner," classified under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract, valued at £85,648.21, is set within the United Kingdom and has reached the award update stage as of December 2025. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 12th August 2025, and the contract commenced on 19th August 2025, running until 31st March 2026. This opportunity was first awarded to Robertson Bell Ltd, an SME supplier based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in finance and temporary staffing services to expand their business operations through collaboration with a reputable public body like Ofsted. The procurement strategy, a call-off from a framework agreement, enhances the predictability and stability of business engagements. Suitability criteria favour SMEs, allowing businesses of this scale to effectively compete and grow through this contractual relationship. Thereby, businesses with expertise in providing temporary finance personnel within government settings stand well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and development.

## Notice

CON 1575 - Temporary Finance Business Partner

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/700b2c20-9aec-4f24-b284-679c12b3b0dd |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,648 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,648 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROBERTSON BELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 16:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/700b2c20-9aec-4f24-b284-679c12b3b0dd
- 15 Dec 2025 at 16:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/700b2c20-9aec-4f24-b284-679c12b3b0dd
- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/700b2c20-9aec-4f24-b284-679c12b3b0dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/700b2c20-9aec-4f24-b284-679c12b3b0dd
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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