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freelance policy advisor (con_29718)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jan 2026 at 03:09

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. They have completed the tender for a freelance policy advisor for their Open Innovation Team. This contract, identified as con_29718, was awarded on 22 December 2025 and commenced on 5 January 2026, running until 5 January 2027. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically contract administration services. The contract, valued at £24,500 excluding VAT, was procured using a limited method, indicating below-threshold competition, and is part of the central government's initiatives in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to engage with central government projects, particularly those offering policy advisory and contract administration services. Being positioned as part of a strategic government contract could enhance the reputation of such enterprises and facilitate further business opportunities within public sector procurement. Businesses with expertise in public sector policy and administrative functions, especially those that can provide specialist advice and manage complex procurement processes, are well-suited to compete in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

freelance policy advisor (con_29718)

Notice Description

Contract for a freelance policy advisor for the Open Innovation Team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060837
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004136-2026
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
22 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

ANDY ORMEROD-CLOKE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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