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Lead communications adviser

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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28 Apr 2021 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has recently completed a tender process for the position of Lead Communications Adviser. This procurement falls under the legal advisory and information services sector and was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st March 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2022. The total contract value is £128,400, and the service will be delivered across a broad geographical area including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in communications strategies and project management. Companies capable of developing effective communication plans, managing campaigns, and providing strategic communications advice would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could enhance their visibility and establish valuable partnerships with the Defra Network and other project teams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead communications adviser

Notice Description

Responsibilities - Develop communications strategies to deliver the outcomes of projects and programme - Lead the project management of communications activities and campaigns - Responsible for developing and delivering the communication plan of activity alongside project / programme teams - Provide strategic and tactical specialist communications advice and direction to project /programmes - Work closely with project/programme teams, partner organisations, OGD for delivering joint communications activities/campaigns - Research, assess and manage the channel availability for communication campaigns - Lead on stakeholder and customer analysis to align to communications activities - Responsible for delivering creative messaging for the full communications cycle - Develop communications products and resources required for projects and initiatives - Lead on content developments and manage approvals for all communications activities - Manage the reach of communications and success measurement to build into future project / programme communications 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-b5fd17-99db7584-44ab-400a-b2d6-75220ed7376d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3309bbf-a6bb-4e33-b053-5bd4d17b255f
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
£128,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

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

METHODS BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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