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title: "External Accreditation for Inspector Competencies"
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# External Accreditation for Inspector Competencies

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e507f94b-eca0-4350-8155-316509208f44

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, which has awarded a contract titled "External Accreditation for Inspector Competencies." This falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract having commenced on 1 April 2026 and scheduled to end on 31 March 2029. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6310 framework agreement (Lot 4). The value of the contract amounts to £35,000 inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in ISO accreditation to engage with public sector organisations such as Ofsted. Businesses that have experience in research and development consultancy and hold relevant certifications could see significant growth through such government contracts. Additionally, the procurement process supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it accessible to a wider range of business entities seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. This contract was awarded to The British Standards Institution, emphasising the importance of possessing substantial credentials and a reputable track record in similar undertakings.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from CCS RM6310 Framework (Lot 4). This contract is for the provision of consultancy services with a view to obtain an ISO accreditation. Please note the awarded value is includes VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275a8192-5150-419f-bd01-0d836a11e7e0 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275a8192-5150-419f-bd01-0d836a11e7e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275a8192-5150-419f-bd01-0d836a11e7e0
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

## Provenance

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