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title: "Interim Commercial Manager - Feb 25"
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# Interim Commercial Manager - Feb 25

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89954392-a187-4022-9dbf-cb9ab9c22056

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Interim Commercial Manager, referenced as CON 1520. This contract, valued at £21,217.50, falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). The service is to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, progressed to the award stage with the contract taking effect from 3rd February 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The tender period ended on 27th January 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and personnel supply industry, particularly those specialising in providing interim management services. SMEs may find this tender particularly appealing due to its suitability parameters. Cedar Recruitment Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, showcasing that smaller businesses with the capability to deliver high-quality temporary staffing solutions can successfully compete. This opportunity underscores the potential for similar enterprises to engage in future procurement processes by Ofsted and other public sector organisations requiring specialised temporary personnel services.

## Notice

CON 1520 - Interim Commercial Manager - Feb 25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6198994c-f06c-408a-8f35-55f010c354f0 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,217 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,217 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEDAR RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6198994c-f06c-408a-8f35-55f010c354f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6198994c-f06c-408a-8f35-55f010c354f0
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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