Award

Jo Baker Freelance Policy Advisor (con_27619)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

09 May 2025 at 17:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Jo Baker Freelance Policy Advisor (con_27619)," under the industry category of Business Services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, which implies that it was below the threshold for wider competition. The contracting process is in the 'Award' and 'Contract' stages, with the contract having commenced on 1st May 2025 and set to conclude on 1st May 2026. This is part of a central government initiative, guided by the legal framework outlined in the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy and policy advising services. With a contract valued at £24,600, it exemplifies an attractive venture for businesses looking to break into the public sector, especially those proficient in policy advisory services. As the tender was executed through limited competition, it favours small and medium enterprises that can offer bespoke and specialised skills, thus allowing them to grow their presence and expertise within central governmental projects. The successful supplier for this contract was a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to engage in and benefit from such partnerships in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Jo Baker Freelance Policy Advisor (con_27619)

Notice Description

Contract for Jo Baker to act as a freelance policy advisor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051044
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020249-2025
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
£20,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

JO BAKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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