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Engagement and Communication Manager

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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28 Apr 2021 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking an Engagement and Communication Manager for legal advisory and information services. The contract, valued at £52,200, is part of a selective procurement method described as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 17 March 2021 to 2 September 2021, with the tender period having concluded on 17 February 2021. The buying organisation, located at Nobel House, London, is responsible for executing a significant communication initiative related to a high-profile government programme.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in corporate communications, public relations, and legal advisory services. Companies with a strong background in media relations, event management, and internal communications would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster inclusivity and innovation in delivering essential government communication strategies.

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Notice Title

Engagement and Communication Manager

Notice Description

A self-starter who is driven, ambitious, courteous, goal-focused and able to work as a versatile corporate communications practitioner, focused on tactical delivery. 5+ years in a corporate communications manager role working across the discipline: media relations external affairs, event management, internal communications, document production, experience of working with creative agency partners. Needs to have good writing skills, strong relationship management skills, tenacity, a sensitive understanding of professional protocol working across a high-profile central government platform. Will be working across internal and external communications on a significant government change programme. Will need to be robust and dynamic and able to be a key team player and take instruction quickly and efficiently, translating it into credible and enticing deliverables. Must have experience of working with different software packages and be willing to gain new skills. Might need to deputise for G7 leads a various meetings. 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-b5fd17-7db2e2cc-2cf3-4275-a6fd-a82d984aef3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225c6f31-2c9a-4d11-8805-1eb8d8ca56fa
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 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 - 2 Sep 2021 1-6 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

METHODS BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

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