Award

Rowan Anderson-OIT freelance policy officer (con_27617)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

09 May 2025 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, carried out by the Department for Education, involves contracting Rowan Anderson for consultancy services. The tender, titled "Rowan Anderson-OIT freelance policy officer (con_27617)", falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, and related fields. Located in London, UK, the procurement has been completed under a limited method due to its below-threshold nature. The key dates for this process include the contract being signed on 1st May 2025 and the active award status starting from 2nd May 2025 with an end date of 2nd May 2026. The total contract value amounts to £29,400, and the award was officially recorded on 9th May 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering consultancy and policy-related services, as it highlights the procurement potential of limited competitions within the public sector. Businesses with experience in providing strategic consulting or freelance expertise to government entities could find such contracts beneficial for growth within the public service domain. The involvement of a central government authority like the Department for Education further suggests potential for ongoing collaboration and engagement in future tenders. This can foster business expansion by establishing substantial governmental networks and enhancing the company's portfolio in public sector consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Rowan Anderson-OIT freelance policy officer (con_27617)

Notice Description

Rowan Anderson to provide freelance consultant services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051042
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020246-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 2 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
policyassurance.commercialqueries@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROWAN ANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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