---
title: "Freelance Policy Advisor (con_29552)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06082f"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-01-17"
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# Freelance Policy Advisor (con_29552)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06082f

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## Summary

The Department for Education, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for contracting a freelance policy advisor for their Open Innovation Team. The contract, identified as con_29552, falls under the services category for contract administration services. It was finalized using a limited procurement method, indicating that it was a below-threshold, limited competition process. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and will span a period until 1st December 2026, with the award officially signed on the start date. Frances MacLellan was selected as the supplier, with the contract valued at £24,500 net of taxes.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Frances MacLellan, illustrating how specialized service providers can leverage government contracts for business growth. The role involves providing policy advisory services, making it ideal for consultancy businesses with expertise in public sector innovation and strategy. Given the central government nature of the buyer, this tender could enhance a company's portfolio by associating with a high-profile department, potentially leading to more opportunities within government procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Contract a freelance policy advisor for the Open Innovation Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004128-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## 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 | FRANCES MACLELLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2026 at 01:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004128-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004128-2026
  17th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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