Contract

Consultancy Support for a New ILACS System

  • Ofsted

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-078061

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05eb02

Published 28 November 2025, 12:35pm



Scope

Reference

CON 1601

Description

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.


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £24,000 excluding VAT
  • £29,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

24 November 2025

Contract dates

  • 24 November 2025 to 30 June 2026
  • 7 months, 7 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 73220000 - Development consultancy services

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition


Supplier

Martin Pratt Consulting

26 Clarke Court, Earls Barton

Northampton

NN6 0LX

United Kingdom

Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

Ofsted

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXD-3382-NDQL

Piccadilly Gate, Store Street

Manchester

M1 2WD

United Kingdom

Region: UKD33 - Manchester

Organisation type: Public authority - central government