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Category Manager

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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31 Dec 2020 at 15:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which sought a Category Manager responsible for overseeing OJEU procurements from inception through to contract award. This project falls within the procurement consultancy services industry and was located in London, England. The procurement method utilised a selective approach through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9th October 2020, while the contract commenced on 9th November 2020 and is set to end on 31st December 2020. The total contract value is £68,700.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of managing procurement processes, offering expert advice on commercial risk management, and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can effectively utilise e-tendering systems and navigate complex procurement environments will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Category Manager

Notice Description

The Category Manager is responsible for: - Managing OJEU procurements from inception / strategy stage through to contract award. This will include open, restricted and competitive procedures with negotiation - Ensuring consistency of scope documentation and alignment of client needs and requirements within the entire contract suite - Liaison with legal team to draft contract terms and conditions - Managing a small team of procurement and contract management professionals; - Leading team members and ensuring that agreed targets are met; - Delivering strategic, high risk, high value contracts and frameworks as part of a multi-functional team; - Shape major capital project procurements, managing key commercial risks, developing appropriate Procurement Strategies and undertaking pre and post contract award negotiations in order to achieve best value for money; - Ensuring that the team is trained in and use DgC Policies, processes and procedures and e-Sourcing tool DgC One Way of Working); - Effectively influencing the SCAH programme to deliver value for money, achieving savings targets and sustainable outcomes in the procurement of works, goods and services; - Leading by example in Defra's approach to sustainability and communicating its importance, influencing others to improve their approach. Ensure sustainability is considered throughout our work and is the responsibility of all; and - Providing expert advice on commercial risk management and deliver mitigation plans / strategies to manage identified risks at corporate level. 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-b5fd17-1f95ac03-acf6-47e5-ad99-a84dc28af3c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a6e38c-d607-4024-bfc3-d7766c4f78d8
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

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 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
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

INSIGHT EXECUTIVE GROUP

Further Information

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