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Programme Readiness Manager

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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04 May 2021 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the position of Programme Readiness Manager, which falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services. The contract value is £39,190 and the contract period is set to commence on 15 February 2021, concluding on 21 May 2021. The procurement method followed is selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 15 February 2021, with the final award notice published on 4 May 2021.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those that focus on readiness and change management. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those capable of demonstrating expertise in facilitating organisational change and strong stakeholder engagement. This contract not only serves as a pathway to work with a prominent governmental body but also enables successful bidders to showcase their capabilities in managing complex programme outcomes across various sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programme Readiness Manager

Notice Description

Manage readiness and change activities to deliver the committed outcomes. Champion cross-organisational learning, best practice change management tools and processes. Delivery the change narrative, working closely with workstream leads and stakeholder and communications colleagues. Identify, analyse and monitor capacity and capability including skills and competencies. Implement interventions, tactics and solutions to deliver the end state required for change. Identify, develop and facilitate a series of tests, focused activities and scenarios to ensure readiness working with key stakeholders, partners and the devolved administrations and crown dependencies. Safeguard end-to-end testing as a critical output of the programme. Build and nurture strong networks internally and externally to support sustained and value adding relationships for the programme. Monitor, report and assure readiness criteria. Track delivery against these criteria and own the go/no go assessment prior to each step. Identify, manage and assure allocation of funding and resourcing for readiness activity. Collaborate with colleagues in the programme management office and stakeholders to plan benefits realisation and integrate within the programme. Facilitate identification, analysis and monitoring of readiness risk. Direct the creation and format of periodic and ad-hoc readiness assurance, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, as required. Ensure that individual and organisational learning and talent development opportunities are fully exploited in order to enhance organisational capability. 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-b5fd17-8fd3394f-4025-4277-8d3f-c4d98678ee5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8019faaa-ebea-4df6-89ae-71765b3821d4
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
£39,190 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,195 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 21 May 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

LNVESTIGO

Further Information

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