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title: "Personal Assistant - support for ED (2)"
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# Personal Assistant - support for ED (2)

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0942578-4f77-44a1-8786-3e07ff4aa1c4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, headquartered in Manchester, England. The contract titled "Personal Assistant - support for ED (2)," identified with CPV code 79620000 for "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff," was awarded to Val Wade Recruitment. The procurement method was selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender, now in the award stage, commenced on 19th January 2026 and concluded on 30th June 2026. The value of the award amounted to £22,972.04, and it specifically targeted service delivery within England. The procurement phase was completed with the award notice published on 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in recruitment services or supply of temporary personnel. With a focus on personnel supply services, companies in this sector can expand their client base and strengthen their portfolio by participating in such structured government contracts. The framework agreement approach caters well to established SMEs looking to secure government contracts, allowing them to leverage their expertise in personnel supply and recruitment services to fulfil the contractual requirements effectively. Although this specific tender has been awarded, similar future opportunities are available for businesses ready to navigate government procurement processes.

## Notice

CON 1621 - Personal Assistant - support for ED (2) - Val Wade Recruitment - 19/01/2026 - 30/06/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecf1cb6-d937-4589-90e4-e9861dfd3e56 |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,573 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,972 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VAL WADE 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

- 10 Apr 2026 at 13:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecf1cb6-d937-4589-90e4-e9861dfd3e56
- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecf1cb6-d937-4589-90e4-e9861dfd3e56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecf1cb6-d937-4589-90e4-e9861dfd3e56
  10th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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