---
title: "SOL - Interim Education AD"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056237"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-18"
---

# SOL - Interim Education AD

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056237

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SOL - Interim Education AD" was managed by the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Solihull, United Kingdom. This process, under the main procurement category of services, focused on an Interim Education Assistant Direction Vacancy. The procurement used a direct method due to its below threshold status, proceeding without competition. The contract title was "Commercial Services Group," and it was awarded to COMMERCIAL SERVICES UK LTD, a large supplier based in Hitchin. The contract was signed on 1 April 2025, and its active period extends until 31 December 2025, with a total contract value of £164,537 excluding taxes.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for large businesses specialising in recruitment, health, and social work services, given the CPV classifications associated with the contract. The absence of a competitive process suggests an avenue for trusted suppliers to establish or enhance relationships with sub-central government authorities. Businesses that can provide specialised recruitment services or have experience working within the light touch regime would be ideally positioned to compete in similar future tenders. This approach facilitates the development of sector-specific expertise and the potential to secure additional contracts with public authorities.

## Notice

Interim Education Assistant Direction Vacancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041348-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £164,537 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMERCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041348-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041348-2025
  18th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservicesuk.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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