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Comms Project Support

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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15 Feb 2021 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Comms Project Support" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the provision of communications support for a project within the Defra EU exit portfolio. The tender was awarded on 21 December 2020 and has a contract period extending until 31 March 2021. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as legal advisory and information services, and totals £31,250. The procurement method utilised a selective approach as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. Interested parties were required to engage via the Defra e-Tendering Portal, with the tender period concluding on 20 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in communication and legal advisory services, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can innovate in communication strategies and demonstrate expertise in facilitating trade adoption of new systems will find this contract particularly relevant. The project is high-profile, indicating a substantial commitment from the contracting authority, which can help businesses enhance their reputations and expand their networks within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Comms Project Support

Notice Description

You will be supporting the readiness activities of one of the main end of transition workstream by ensuring there is a comprehensive and innovate comms plan. You will be responsible for managing and delivering the comms approach and material which will support trade adoption of the system ensuring the project is utilising exploiting all comms channels. You will be part of a team managing a significant and high profile project in the Defra EU exit portfolio, as part of the SPS Borders and Boundaries programme 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482a8fbb-5e27-45e3-a9e8-2d9f595778db
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
£31,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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

METHODS BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

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