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Governance, Risk and Assurance Lead

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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12 May 2021 at 16:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Defra Network eTendering Portal, is seeking a Governance, Risk and Assurance Lead for a new role within its Programmes and Project Delivery team. This procurement is classified under the services category and falls within the system quality assurance assessment and review services industry. The contract value is £63,640 and the award has been completed, with the contract period running from 22 March 2021 to 31 July 2021. Initially published on 12 May 2021, this tender was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 22 February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in governance, risk management, and assurance services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that possess expertise in developing and managing robust programme and project governance frameworks, as well as those with established connections within public sector operations, would be well-positioned to compete. Strong relationships with key stakeholders in government environments will enhance competitive advantage in securing contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Governance, Risk and Assurance Lead

Notice Description

The Role and Responsibilities This is a new role within the restructured Programmes and Project Delivery team. The interim will work closely with the Deputy Director: Programmes & Projects and with the two Head of Portfolio Delivery postholders. However, the span of responsibility extends across the whole of DgP to ensure that programme and project governance is managed through a single framework across the Directorate. The interim will be responsible for developing the governance and assurance framework and for ensuring that it is applied consistently to support the delivery of all property programmes and projects, taking a proportionate approach linked to risk, complexity and value of projects. The primary purpose of the Interim Programme Governance, Assurance & Risk Support is to: - provide strategic management and leadership support to the Deputy Director to ensure that the portfolio of programmes and projects is robustly delivered using a consistent programme / project governance, assurance and risk framework and is supported pro-actively by the Portfolio Management Office - lead on the development and continuous improvement of programme / project delivery processes, governance / assurance and risk management - work with other Deputy Directors (particularly DD:Science) to ensure that the agreed governance framework is applied across all programme / project delivery within DgP - work as DgP's lead expert in portfolio, programme and project delivery, linking in with Defra's Project Delivery Profession - develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders outside of DgP and delivery partners including senior managers across Defra organisations, Finance, Commercial, HR, IT Key Responsibilities - Ensure that programmes and projects delivered through the Programmes & Projects team and other teams within DgP are supported and managed through clear governance, assurance and risk frameworks - Ensure that there is a strong shared understanding between the IPMO team and portfolio, programme and project managers - Provide robust technical and professional advice, expert guidance in order to ensure that projects are developed and delivered aligned to Programme and Project management professional frameworks and using project delivery methodologies consistently 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-b5fd17-4c770c6e-02b5-4510-91a0-a926c10eb875
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1351d4a-95cf-4870-b3fa-81a7424bdcf4
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

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 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
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

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

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