Buyer Name: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Buyer Address: 10 South Colonnade, London, E144PU, England
Contact Name: Nasir Makda
Contact Email: info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Buyer Name: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Buyer Address: 10 South Colonnade, London, E144PU, England
Contact Name: Nasir Makda
Contact Email: info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
For information on the background and the person specification please refer to the attachment in section 5 of this notice. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please access the tender documents via the Delta procurement portal. You can register on the portal using this link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/register/ Once registered, you should select 'view invites and responses' and add the access code 7787BK2X98. Tender responses must be submitted via the Delta portal no later than 12 noon on 27 March 2026. Additional information: The maximum budget for this contract (£80,000) will be split equally across the two committee members. Payment will be subject to work commissioned by Ofsted to each committee member.
External Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a19228c-175e-41de-b4ab-56469c85038f
Link Description: Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
External Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofsteds-ethical-research-policy/how-we-carry-out-ethical-research
Link Description: How we carry out ethical research
Document Description: Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Document Description: Background and person specification
Document Description: How we carry out ethical research
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