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Infrastructure Communications and Briefing Lead

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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27 Apr 2021 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract for the "Infrastructure Communications and Briefing Lead". This service falls under the legal advisory and information services sector, with a total contract value of £39,800. The contract period commenced on 24th February 2021 and extends until 20th May 2021. This procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 22nd January 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that excel in communications, advisory services, or strategic project management. Companies that can provide robust communication strategies and effective management of ministerial briefings would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts not only enables participation in government projects but also enhances credibility and potential partnerships within the infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infrastructure Communications and Briefing Lead

Notice Description

About the job - Provide a robust and deliverable communication service to workstream leads and programme colleagues. - Examine ministerial and infrastructure priorities and effectively respond to the high volume briefing and commission requests on behalf of the infrastructure team. - Develop and manage responses to commissions and briefings ensuring the effective management of the full end-to-end process from commission to completion and maintain a knowledge repository. - Identify key infrastructure messages and maintain up-to-date tailored communications products for specific audiences on key programme issues. - Work in conjunction with others in the programme team to develop core lines/script. - Promote and encourage the early integration of strategic communication and infrastructure communications. - Review communication strategies to ensure integration across communication channels, identify any gaps and work with and through programme & strategic communications and press office colleagues in delivery 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-b5fd17-433f0bbd-18ac-42b4-b241-ac0c99cab930
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea0165a-ea73-43a2-8f8b-e8fcd22d7ceb
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
SME

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
£39,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2021 - 20 May 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
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

METHODS BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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