---
title: "Freelance policy advisor (con_29620)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060832"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-01-17"
---

# Freelance policy advisor (con_29620)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060832

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## Summary

The contract for a freelance policy advisor has been awarded by the Department for Education, a central government authority located in London, UK. This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically in contract administration services. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract being activated on 5th January 2026, running until 5th January 2027. This contract follows a below-threshold, limited competition method, as indicated in the procurement details. The legislation guiding this process is referenced as UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its nature as a limited competition contract. The role of a freelance policy advisor is suitable for consultancy businesses that specialise in providing policy advice and possess expertise in government-related projects. Engaging in projects like these can help SMEs enhance their portfolio in the public sector, facilitating business growth and the potential establishment of long-term relationships with central government bodies. The awarded supplier, Steve Manton, exemplifies the type of agile, small-scale operation that can thrive under such frameworks.

## Notice

Contract for 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/004131-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2027 |
| 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 | STEVE MANTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2026 at 02:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004131-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004131-2026
  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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