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Engagement & Communications Manager

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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16 Aug 2021 at 08:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves the role of Engagement & Communications Manager within the communications network industry. The status of this tender has been marked as complete, with the contract value set at £34,700. The contract period began on 29th July 2021 and is due to end on 29th October 2021. The procurement method employed is a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 29th June 2021, signalling a significant timeline for involved parties.

This opportunity can pave the way for specialised communication firms, particularly those with strong skills in media relations, event management, and corporate communications, to expand their business. Companies that have a proven track record in managing external affairs and internal communications, particularly within high-stakes government projects, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the involvement with a central government platform, businesses with experience in navigating public sector requirements would particularly benefit from this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engagement & Communications Manager

Notice Description

About the Role 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 at 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97d3d25a-ac93-4c5f-a3a7-d5528cafa88a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350cce3c-72b3-4535-a4b4-52ffe8a179ea
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2021 - 29 Oct 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
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

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

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