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IT External Engagement Manager

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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09 Sep 2021 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking an IT External Engagement Manager to support significant communication initiatives within a high-profile central government platform. This tender falls under the industry category of Business Organisation Services and was awarded on 26 June 2021, following the completion of a selective procurement process that utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 26 July 2021 to 22 October 2021, with a total value of £43,550. The delivery addresses include various locations throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in corporate communications and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in media relations, external affairs, event management, and internal communications. Companies that maintain strong relationship management skills, possess a record of delivering high-quality services, and have prior engagement with government or large corporate entities would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. This can significantly contribute to business growth by fostering relationships within the public sector and enhancing service offerings.

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Notice Title

IT External Engagement Manager

Notice Description

A self-starter who is driven, ambitious, courteous, goal-focused and able to work as a versatile corporate communications practitioner, focused on tactical delivery. 5+ years in a corporate communications manager role working across the discipline: media relations, external affairs, event management, internal communications, document production, experience of working with creative agency partners. Needs to have good writing skills, strong relationship management skills, tenacity, a sensitive understanding of professional protocol working across a high-profile central government platform. Will be working across internal and external communications on a significant government change programme. Will need to be robust and dynamic and able to be a key team player and take instruction quickly and efficiently, translating it into credible and enticing deliverables. Must have experience of working with different software packages and be willing to gain new skills. Might need to deputise for G7 leads at various meetings. 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-b5fd17-2617ea57-872b-4197-96e1-decedcf8622e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3337ea-32d0-4573-b010-d585ab12b634
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

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 22 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

INVESTIGO

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