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Freelance policy advisor (con_29626)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jan 2026 at 02:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in Sanctuary Buildings, London, has completed a procurement process for a freelance policy advisor to join the Open Innovation Team. The initiative, coded con_29626, falls under the services category with a specific focus on contract administration services. The procurement, which employed a below-threshold limited competition method, resulted in an active contract starting from 5th January 2026 and ending on 5th January 2027. The contract was awarded to Esther Outram, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), marking the award stage with a signing date of 17th December 2025. The total contract value is £24,500, grossing £29,400 in GBP currency.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs specialising in policy advisory services, especially those looking to engage with central government departments. As a limited competition procurement method was used, businesses offering niche or specialised services, such as contract administration, have a better chance to stand out and secure governmental contracts. This engagement with the Department for Education can serve as a significant credential, enhancing a company's reputation and opening doors to further public sector collaborations. Businesses capable of offering versatile and innovative policy solutions that align with government objectives would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freelance policy advisor (con_29626)

Notice Description

Contract for a freelance policy advisor for the Open Innovation Team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060834
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004133-2026
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

79994000 - Contract administration services

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
17 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2027 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

ESTHER OUTRAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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