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title: "Agentic AI Support"
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# Agentic AI Support

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ead7056d-2cb4-47c7-a948-a5bc8b53134f

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills has completed a procurement process under the title "Agentic AI Support" within the software-related services industry, classified under the CPV code 72260000. Located in England, United Kingdom, this contract, arranged through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, launched its award stage on 17th December 2025 and will conclude on 27th February 2026. The total value of the contract is £78,000 with provisions for a 12-month extension. PA Consulting Services Limited is the awarded supplier for this contract.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services including support, development, implementation, and consultancy. Firms adept in software configuration, maintenance, and supply services may find similar opportunities for growth by aligning with public sector needs. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this domain are well-suited to compete for contracts like this, given the contracting authority's procurement approach and the ongoing demand for advanced AI support services. Thus, engaging in such tenders can offer substantial prospects for business expansion and diversification.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. This contract is for the provision of AI Agentic Support services. Please note, there is an option to extend the contract for 12 months and uplift the contract value proportionally.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f6cdd4-cb0e-44dd-bd9e-2cb7bb8466af |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72264000 - Software reproduction services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f6cdd4-cb0e-44dd-bd9e-2cb7bb8466af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f6cdd4-cb0e-44dd-bd9e-2cb7bb8466af
  19th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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