---
title: "freelance policy advisor (con_29718)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060837"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-01-17"
---

# freelance policy advisor (con_29718)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060837

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London. They have completed the tender for a freelance policy advisor for their Open Innovation Team. This contract, identified as con_29718, was awarded on 22 December 2025 and commenced on 5 January 2026, running until 5 January 2027. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically contract administration services. The contract, valued at £24,500 excluding VAT, was procured using a limited method, indicating below-threshold competition, and is part of the central government's initiatives in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to engage with central government projects, particularly those offering policy advisory and contract administration services. Being positioned as part of a strategic government contract could enhance the reputation of such enterprises and facilitate further business opportunities within public sector procurement. Businesses with expertise in public sector policy and administrative functions, especially those that can provide specialist advice and manage complex procurement processes, are well-suited to compete in this field.

## 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/004136-2026 |
| 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 | 22 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 | ANDY ORMEROD-CLOKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2026 at 03:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004136-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004136-2026
  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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