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title: "Jo Baker - freelance policy advisor (con_26024)"
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# Jo Baker - freelance policy advisor (con_26024)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c7dd0e4-7991-4832-b143-d7a731e9d32c

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for a freelance policy advisor to Jo Baker, an SME. This procurement, titled "Jo Baker - freelance policy advisor (con_26024)," falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at GBP 24,500, will run from 7th October 2024 to 31st March 2025, with the tender process having concluded on 27th September 2024. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a competitive quotation (below threshold), and the location for service delivery is England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in consulting and advisory services, particularly those with experience in policy advisory roles. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, establish strong relationships within the public sector, and gain valuable market visibility. This tender was particularly suited to SMEs, highlighting the DfE's commitment to engaging smaller firms in its procurement processes.

## Notice

Contract for a freelance policy advisor for the Department for Education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f371d55-8154-46e0-8b41-1fc7cca5d490 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JO BAKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f371d55-8154-46e0-8b41-1fc7cca5d490

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f371d55-8154-46e0-8b41-1fc7cca5d490
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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