---
title: "Freelance policy advisor (con_29626)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060834"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-01-17"
---

# Freelance policy advisor (con_29626)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060834

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located in Sanctuary Buildings, London, has completed a procurement process for a freelance policy advisor to join the Open Innovation Team. The initiative, coded con_29626, falls under the services category with a specific focus on contract administration services. The procurement, which employed a below-threshold limited competition method, resulted in an active contract starting from 5th January 2026 and ending on 5th January 2027. The contract was awarded to Esther Outram, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), marking the award stage with a signing date of 17th December 2025. The total contract value is £24,500, grossing £29,400 in GBP currency.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs specialising in policy advisory services, especially those looking to engage with central government departments. As a limited competition procurement method was used, businesses offering niche or specialised services, such as contract administration, have a better chance to stand out and secure governmental contracts. This engagement with the Department for Education can serve as a significant credential, enhancing a company's reputation and opening doors to further public sector collaborations. Businesses capable of offering versatile and innovative policy solutions that align with government objectives would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

## 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/004133-2026 |
| 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 | 17 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 | ESTHER OUTRAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2026 at 02:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004133-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004133-2026
  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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