---
title: "Emma Partridge - freelance policy advisor (con_27621)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051528"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-05-15"
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# Emma Partridge - freelance policy advisor (con_27621)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051528

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London, United Kingdom. This particular contract, under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security," is titled "Emma Partridge - freelance policy advisor (con_27621)". It relates to the provision of freelance policy advisory services and the procurement method used was limited, indicating a below-threshold and limited competition process. The contract for this service is active, having been awarded to the supplier Emma Partridge, and is set to run from 1st June 2025 to 1st June 2026. The tender process is complete, with the contract value grossly estimated at £24,600.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in policy advising. Given the limited competition nature of the procurement process, SMEs with a strong track record and capability in delivering niche consultancy services are well-suited to pursue opportunities like this. The Department for Education's repeated engagement with individual consultancy services suggests an opening for businesses capable of providing flexible and tailored services to government departments. This contract serves as a promising prospect for SMEs aiming to expand their business portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a freelance policy advisor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021986-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMMA PARTRIDGE |

## 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

- 15 May 2025 at 23:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021986-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021986-2025
  15th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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