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Freelance Policy Advisor (con_29030)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Nov 2025 at 17:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the title "Freelance Policy Advisor (con_29030)" was conducted by the Department for Education, a public authority in central government. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within business services such as law, marketing, or consulting. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement method was limited, suitable for contracts below the threshold with limited competition. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract already signed on 3rd November 2025 and active from 4th November 2025 to 4th November 2026. The contract value is £24,500 net of VAT, with a gross value of £29,400.

This tender creates business opportunities primarily for SMEs that specialise in providing consulting or advisory services within the business sector. Companies that are adept in navigating government contracts and have the capability to deliver professional advisory services would find favourable opportunities to grow by competing in similar procurements. Such contracts can significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and credibility, especially in engaging with government entities. The procurement aligns with targeted expertise and experience, thus opening avenues for specialised businesses to expand their governmental consultancy offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freelance Policy Advisor (con_29030)

Notice Description

Contract for a freelance policy advisor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076212-2025
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
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 4 Nov 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
contract-grant.data@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

ISOBEL MILLER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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