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title: "Temporary Legal Adviser - 2026"
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# Temporary Legal Adviser - 2026

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6b6bf29-01ab-4f62-aac5-4f4ea1cda877

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), located in London, has recently completed the procurement process to appoint a Temporary Legal Adviser for 2026. This service falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV 79620000). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the completion of the tender process marked on 25th March 2026. The contract has an initial term of 12 weeks beginning on 1st April 2026, with a possible extension up to 31st December 2026. The awarded value of this contract is £98,340.96 including VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that supply temporary legal advisory services, particularly those classified as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The specific focus on temporary staff services within London's legal sector could be highly advantageous for companies with the necessary expertise and capacity to fulfil such roles. The awarded supplier, Law Absolute, highlights the tender's accessibility to SMEs, further encouraging participation from similarly scaled enterprises seeking to expand their government contract portfolios.

## Notice

CON 1632 - Temporary Legal Adviser - 2026 INITITAL TERM: 12 weeks (until 29 June 2026) EXTENSION OPTION: Up to a maximum of 6 months (31 December 2026) Initial value: PS31,055.04 (Inc Vat) Maximum value: PS98,340.96 (Inc Vat)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d22a573-b3d7-4e13-bbfc-0bac0a139e3e |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,340 |
| 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

- 22 Jul 2026 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d22a573-b3d7-4e13-bbfc-0bac0a139e3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d22a573-b3d7-4e13-bbfc-0bac0a139e3e
  22nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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