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Programme Manager

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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22 Apr 2021 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Programme Manager position is being led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This tender falls under the industry category of Project Management Consultancy Services and has completed the award stage. The contract is valued at £98,900 and covers the period from 17 March 2021 to 31 August 2021. Notably, suppliers had to submit their proposals by the tender end date of 17 February 2021. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in operational project coordination, risk management, and project reporting, as well as those experienced in working within public sector frameworks and governance, would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engagement in such tenders can enhance business growth by providing valuable public sector experience and the potential for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programme Manager

Notice Description

Job description: - Managing and coordinating the project work-streams at operational level. Supporting the Project Director to ensure successful delivery of key milestones to the required quality and to the timescales agreed within the project plan - Managing a single, agreed approach to project delivery as defined in the Project Initiation Document, ensuring best practice is identified, recorded and utilised across the Project - Identify, monitor and manage project risks and issues. Develop mitigating strategies and escalate as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage interdependencies. - Maintain and deliver against other project controls (including planning, assumptions, decisions, change control and configuration management) - Ensure the required Project reporting is completed through the various Defra governance structures in an agreed timely manner. - Ensure effective support of the technology work-stream through an active relationship with the Project Director, responsible for IT, in order to ensure progress against plan milestones is achieved. - Ensure that the key assurance bodies are appropriately involved, and that the agreed deliverables from the Integrated Assurance and Approvals plan are met through the life cycle of the Project. - Ensure all necessary Business Change activities are defined, agreed and implemented in accordance with the Project plan 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-b5fd17-574ee3eb-bd65-4b67-9799-869c1d13ba26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a6c648-aa50-4924-ab2f-083ac8da7dab
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
£98,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 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

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

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