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Freya Johnson Ross - Freelance Consultant OIT (con_30568)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Mar 2026 at 00:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for a freelance consultant to Freya Johnson Ross, focusing on policy advising for their Open Innovation team. This contract, titled "Freya Johnson Ross - Freelance Consultant OIT," categorised under administrative services for business operations, falls within the public authority central government sector. Located in London, the procurement process utilised a limited competition methodology, reflecting its below threshold status. Key dates include the contract's signing on 20th January 2026, effective from 26th January 2026, with an end date of 26th January 2027. The contract is currently active as of the award announcement on 7th March 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy, particularly within administrative and policy advisory services. With a contract valued at £28,000, it is suited to consultants or consultancy firms that can deliver strategic insights and solutions in policy development and implementation. The procurement process, employing limited competition, suggests suitability for businesses already acquainted with or specialising in niche governmental tasks, providing a platform for firms to enhance their portfolio by engaging with central government operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freya Johnson Ross - Freelance Consultant OIT (con_30568)

Notice Description

Contract for a freelance policy advisor for the Open Innovation team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020662-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FREYA JOHNSON ROSS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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