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Agentic AI Support

Awarded to PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS(buyer)

Published
Published 19 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 10 December 2025

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Overview

Ofsted has awarded a contract to PA Consulting Services Limited for the provision of AI Agentic Support services valued at £78,000, called off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The contract includes an option to extend for 12 months with a proportional uplift to the contract value.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£78,000
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Software-related servicesSoftware support servicesSoftware development servicesSoftware implementation servicesSoftware reproduction servicesSoftware configuration servicesSoftware consultancy servicesSoftware maintenance and repair services+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£78,000
Award date
17 December 2025
Contract period
17 December 2025 → 27 February 2026
Contract length
2 months
Winner
  • PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED

This contract ended on 27 February 2026.

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PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED

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Market context

Typical award in IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

£132,000

Median of 13,238 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 41% below the median.

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS in the last 12 months

33

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    19 January 2026

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