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title: "Inspection Improvement - Expert Editing"
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# Inspection Improvement - Expert Editing

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdb92be5-6001-41f7-bba0-78c171911c1b

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in Manchester, England, has completed a public procurement process for 'Inspection Improvement - Expert Editing.' This tender belongs to the services industry category and targets the need for an expert copy editor to enhance the education inspection frameworks, handbooks, and guidance materials. The procurement stage is 'Award,' and the contract start date is 1st September 2024, ending on 31st August 2025, with a total value of £25,000 GBP. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability for this contract. The appointed supplier will provide specialised copy-editing services, making this ideal for businesses with expertise in technical editing and a deep understanding of educational inspection communications. SMEs capable of delivering high-quality, tailored editorial services will find this contract particularly advantageous for growing their profile and establishing a relationship with a prominent public sector entity like Ofsted.

## Notice

An expert copy editor is required to provide advice and undertake technical and specialist copy editing services for the suite of education inspection frameworks, handbooks and guidance materials. The editor needs to have an acute understanding of inspection and the importance of clear and accurate communication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3ce85-f7b0-4e15-ab19-ed040d6f1c4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | J.BRENNAN; WITHELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 15:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3ce85-f7b0-4e15-ab19-ed040d6f1c4c
- 24 Oct 2024 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3ce85-f7b0-4e15-ab19-ed040d6f1c4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae3ce85-f7b0-4e15-ab19-ed040d6f1c4c
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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