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Emma Partridge - freelance policy advisor (con_27621)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 May 2025 at 23:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London, United Kingdom. This particular contract, under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security," is titled "Emma Partridge - freelance policy advisor (con_27621)". It relates to the provision of freelance policy advisory services and the procurement method used was limited, indicating a below-threshold and limited competition process. The contract for this service is active, having been awarded to the supplier Emma Partridge, and is set to run from 1st June 2025 to 1st June 2026. The tender process is complete, with the contract value grossly estimated at £24,600.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in policy advising. Given the limited competition nature of the procurement process, SMEs with a strong track record and capability in delivering niche consultancy services are well-suited to pursue opportunities like this. The Department for Education's repeated engagement with individual consultancy services suggests an opening for businesses capable of providing flexible and tailored services to government departments. This contract serves as a promising prospect for SMEs aiming to expand their business portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emma Partridge - freelance policy advisor (con_27621)

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a freelance policy advisor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051528
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021986-2025
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
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Jun 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

EMMA PARTRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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