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Lead Comms Adviser

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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22 Jul 2021 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entails a tender for the position of Lead Communications Adviser, facilitated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This procurement falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services, with a contract value of £69,015. The tender was published on 22nd July 2021, following its conclusion on 16th April 2021, and the contract period is set to commence from 17th May 2021, lasting until 12th November 2021. The method adopted for this procurement was selective, via a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in communications and consultancy services, to expand their portfolio by working with a significant government department. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, leveraging their expertise in developing strategic communications and project management. Successful competition in this context could lead to valuable partnerships and further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Lead Comms Adviser

Notice Description

Responsibilities - Develop communications strategies to deliver the outcomes of projects and programme - Lead the project management of communications activities and campaigns - Responsible for developing and delivering the communication plan of activity alongside project / programme teams - Provide strategic and tactical specialist communications advice and direction to project /programmes - Work closely with project/programme teams, partner organisations, OGD for delivering joint communications activities/campaigns - Research, assess and manage the channel availability for communication campaigns - Lead on stakeholder and customer analysis to align to communications activities - Responsible for delivering creative messaging for the full communications cycle - Develop communications products and resources required for projects and initiatives - Lead on content developments and manage approvals for all communications activities - Manage the reach of communications and success measurement to build into future project / programme communications 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-b5fd17-455add3b-ef4e-4032-b574-d48214a60f1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97f9251-e822-4f63-95cd-c610c63b7af0
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

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,015 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,015 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2021 - 12 Nov 2021 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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