Independent Complaints Adjudication Services for Ofsted

A Tender Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£125K
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
14 Aug 2025
Delivery
01 Nov 2025 to 31 Oct 2028
Deadline
19 Sep 2025 11:00

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Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

The Department for Education (DfE) requires a supplier to provide an independent adjudication service in relation to Ofsted’s handling of complaints about its work including: handling individual complaints, the provision of advice, regular reporting regarding the volume and nature of the complaint, and publication of an annual report. The adjudication service is independent of Ofsted. Conclusions and recommendations are independent of both Ofsted and DfE. The supplier will refer to the service as the Independent Complaints Adjudication Service for Ofsted (ICASO) and is required to identify themselves as the supplier of this service and provide information regarding the service with a webpage that can be referred to on Ofsted’s webpage.

Renewal Options

if deemed necessary by the department and OFSTED

Award Criteria

Most Adventageous Tender _

CPV Codes

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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