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Freelance Policy Advisor (con_28482)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Sep 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Education, a central government public authority based in London, involved a contract for a Freelance Policy Advisor as part of the Open Innovation team. This procedure, identified under the title "Freelance Policy Advisor (con_28482)," falls within the services category, specifically focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method was limited, indicating a below-threshold competition, and the process has reached completion with the contract already active as of 22 September 2025. This contract is scheduled to conclude on 22 September 2026, offering an overall contract value of £29,400.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in consulting services within the business domain. The limited competition nature of this tender provides an advantageous platform for smaller businesses that can offer specialised and agile consultancy services for policy advisory roles. Engaging in such government projects not only fosters business growth by establishing credibility and expanding networks but also enhances the potential for future collaborations with public authorities. Businesses focusing on advisory roles with expertise in policy formation and strategic innovation will find this tender particularly suited to their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Freelance Policy Advisor (con_28482)

Notice Description

Contract for freelance policy advisor for the Open Innovation team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057695-2025
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
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 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
commercial.helpdesk@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

ELLA BARCLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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