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Category Manager

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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13 Jul 2021 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Category Manager" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on project management consultancy services. The procurement was initiated under a selective method, with a value of £43,500, and the contract period spans from 12 July 2021 to 31 March 2022. The tender period concluded on 11 June 2021, and it serves buyers across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in project management consultancy services. Competitors should possess the capacity to manage projects effectively while adhering to compliance with Defra policies and best practices. With a focus on sustainable impacts and efficiency, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in both commercial acumen and sustainable practices will be well-positioned to compete successfully in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Category Manager

Notice Description

- Lead or participate in delivery of projects, procurements and contract management roles across the full commercial life cycle, at the appropriate level providing functional / specialist input to improve ways of working and business change & efficiency. - Be responsible for explaining specialist commercial guidance to operational teams in order to influence compliance with Defra policy / legislation / best practice ways of working and contribute to the delivery of business plans. - Keep up to date on changing legislation / best practice externally, to inform internal priorities and appropriate alignment. - Contribute to the development of Defra policy / process at national / local level and monitor and advise on effective implementation in the business, in line with environmental targets. - Build and sustain effective relationships with operational customers to understand issues and provide effective response / steer for operational needs. - Be responsible for the delivery of contracts such that sustainable impacts and opportunities are identified and managed throughout the commercial lifecycle. - Mentor and coach others on commercial procedures, practices and techniques equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deliver their work in an effective and efficient manner - Manage team members to deliver results on time, to required quality standards and cost to fulfil the business plan and achieve / support environmental goals. - Maximise the efficient and effective use of resources (including electronic sourcing) and people in order to ensure that all activities are completed to time, cost and quality targets. 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-b5fd17-867a5be1-914c-4a32-8967-818b1d194344
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1100555b-26cd-4b78-a7f3-9af2af18bc49
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
£43,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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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

INSIGHT EXECUTIVE GROUP

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