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Planning Lead

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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22 Jul 2021 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking a "Planning Lead" for project management consultancy services, located in London, England. The procurement is at the award stage, having been awarded on 5th July 2021, with a contract period extending from 5th July to 24th September 2021. The initial tender period closed on 4th June 2021. The total value of the contract is £38,901, achieved through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in project planning and management. Businesses that have a strong background in delivering complex projects and possess skilled personnel in planning frameworks will be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete is encouraged, aligning with the government’s drive to boost engagement with these sectors in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning Lead

Notice Description

Job description As a Project Planner in the Government Project Delivery Profession, you will sit at the heart of the project/programme and play a pivotal role in ensuring outcomes can be achieved. The role of a Grade 7 Project Planner is important because you will lead in the application of a structured approach to planning across programmes and portfolios and will act as an advocate of excellence in Project planning. You will do this by embedding and maintaining planning frameworks. As well as providing senior leadership with advice to enable forward looking strategic delivery decisions. You'll lead on the integration of multiple levels of plans and dependencies and are accountable for all aspects of the project planning framework. You will be responsible for the application of planning standards through all levels of plans and schedules and provide assurance that plans are robust and fit for purpose. In addition, you will oversee capability building in planning and scheduling. As well as being accountable for the provision and function of planning tools such as scheduling software and enterprise planning suites. As a Grade 7 Project Planner you will be assigned to projects/programmes that match your current skills, knowledge and experience. To join us at this level you will need to demonstrate significant experience of leading planning or planning teams for progressively larger and more complex projects. You will be keen to prove your leadership capabilities at an even higher level. Project delivery in Government is transforming, and we want you to be a part of it. The need for project management excellence at the heart of public policy delivery has never been more vital. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e7165b-f3e1-405f-85dd-dbc2c0b0b72e
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,901 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2021 - 24 Sep 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

METHODS BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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