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Freelance Policy Advisor (con_25909)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Sep 2024 at 22:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Freelance Policy Advisor (con_25909)" for providing services to the Open Innovation Team in the business services sector, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement falls under the industry category of CPV code 79000000, with work to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage of this project is currently in the award phase, having concluded its tender period on 20th August 2024. The contract, valued at £24,500, starts on 9th September 2024 and runs until 31st December 2024.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in policy advisory services. The procurement method utilised was a limited, competitive quotation process designed for contracts below the threshold, making it accessible for smaller businesses. General businesses involved in consulting, law, or related fields could leverage this contract to establish a foothold in governmental work and expand their portfolio of public sector clients. The Department for Education, located in Manchester, has shown a preference for engaging SMEs, thereby opening doors for smaller firms to contribute meaningfully to public policy and educational innovation projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freelance Policy Advisor (con_25909)

Notice Description

Contract to provide services as a Freelance Policy Advisor to the Open Innovation Team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f801f151-0129-4a87-95dc-f9eab4229696
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9c4309a-15a9-402b-bdf3-3ec583215f2c
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
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 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

JACK RUTTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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