Award

Jo Baker - freelance policy advisor (con_26024)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

11 Oct 2024 at 14:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for a freelance policy advisor to Jo Baker, an SME. This procurement, titled "Jo Baker - freelance policy advisor (con_26024)," falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at GBP 24,500, will run from 7th October 2024 to 31st March 2025, with the tender process having concluded on 27th September 2024. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a competitive quotation (below threshold), and the location for service delivery is England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in consulting and advisory services, particularly those with experience in policy advisory roles. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, establish strong relationships within the public sector, and gain valuable market visibility. This tender was particularly suited to SMEs, highlighting the DfE's commitment to engaging smaller firms in its procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Jo Baker - freelance policy advisor (con_26024)

Notice Description

Contract for a freelance policy advisor for the Department for Education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c7dd0e4-7991-4832-b143-d7a731e9d32c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f371d55-8154-46e0-8b41-1fc7cca5d490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JO BAKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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