Award

Policy Support

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

04 May 2021 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, titled "Policy Support", is focused on providing legal advisory and information services. The process is at the Award stage and concluded on 1 March 2021, with the contract awarded on 1 April 2021 and set to run until 8 December 2021. The tender was made available under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £91,742. This procurement opportunity targets multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research, data analysis, and policy advisory services. Businesses that can effectively collaborate with governmental bodies and demonstrate expertise in social and economic research will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could enhance market visibility and foster future partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Policy Support

Notice Description

As a Policy Support Officer, you will: - undertake or commission research - gather and analyse data and information - develop expertise in a area, or draw on the expertise of others - keep up to date with social, political and economic developments, and brief others on these - provide advice to senior managers, stakeholders and decision makers - write briefings and reports - carry out consultations with internal and external stakeholders - including colleagues, customers, or members of the public - work with a wide range of people and organisations, including senior managers, public office officials and members of the public 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dedc993-ac76-47e4-888b-d93752e0008e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d31a7a-f3e7-42c3-a714-d7a9b1b50a76
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
£91,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 8 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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