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Programme Communications Lead

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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22 Apr 2021 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Programme Communications Lead," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement falls under the category of legal advisory and information services and is located in London, England. The contract is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1st March 2021 to 14th May 2021. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £36,300. Relevant stakeholders were informed through an e-tendering platform, and bidders were encouraged to register for access to necessary documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in communications, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can provide innovative communication strategies and demonstrate the ability to adapt to high-volume commissions. Companies with experience in building relationships with key stakeholders and delivering integrated communication services will find themselves competitively positioned in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programme Communications Lead

Notice Description

Lead the development and implementation of innovative communication strategies that support and enable programme objectives. Provide a robust and deliverable communication service to workstream leads and programme colleagues. Promote and encourage the early integration of strategic communication and policy development. Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, advocates and partners, to gather intelligence and build situational awareness. Ensure consistency of voice, tone and message across all channels. Examine ministerial and programme priorities and manage the response to high volume commissions on behalf of the programme. Lead on the use of digital and social media to engage and increase engagement and encourage community participation. Review communication strategies to ensure integration across communication channels, identify any gaps and work with and through strategic communications and press office colleagues in delivery. Evaluate the effectiveness of communication against objectives. Review lessons learned and compare with industry best practice to identify areas for improvement for future communication strategies Provide management, direction and guidance to team. Ensure that individual and organisational learning and talent development opportunities are fully exploited in order to enhance organisational capability. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01715ee1-7241-4c17-aaad-1055d21867bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a34caa86-4fcb-4952-9bfe-68672d98eb36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 14 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SP1J 3JR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

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