---
title: "Consultancy Support for a New ILACS System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb02"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# Consultancy Support for a New ILACS System

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb02

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Ofsted, is for consultancy support in developing a new ILACS system, focusing on inspecting local authority children's services. As a public authority within central government, Ofsted operates in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition. This tender has reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract start date on 24th November 2025 and the end date on 30th June 2026. It falls within the industry category of development consultancy services.

This opportunity creates growth potential for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in system development and optimisation for educational or governmental bodies. Although this specific tender was awarded to Martin Pratt Consulting, a small to medium-sized enterprise, similar future opportunities may arise for SMEs with relevant consultancy capabilities. Organisations well-suited to engage in such processes are those experienced in collaborating with public authorities and adept at delivering tailored advisory and technical services.

## Notice

Ofsted is developing a new system for inspecting local authority children's services (ILACS) and has engaged an expert adviser to support the process. Up to 40 consultancy days will be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078061-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFSTED |
| 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 | MARTIN PRATT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 12:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078061-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078061-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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