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Contract Assurance Manager

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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06 Dec 2019 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Contract Assurance Manager" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on enhancing contract and supplier management practices within the Defra Group. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically related to the supply services of office personnel. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 28 May 2019 and the contract period spanning from 28 June 2019 to 31 March 2020. The project has a total value of £150,942 and encompasses delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the public sector, particularly those that specialise in contract management and office personnel services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation, given the project's aim to improve management efficiencies and risk identification in commercial contracts. With a focus on enhancing capabilities within the Defra Group, businesses with expertise in compliance, assurance tools, and supplier management frameworks are well-positioned to compete for this work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Assurance Manager

Notice Description

Defra Group Commercial is transforming its Commercial practices. At its heart is the programme to improve contract and supplier management, a project to enhance, assure and support Defra Group in its management of its Commercial Contractual Landscape. A critical element of this programme is Contract Assurance, a 2 year Commercial Assurance programme to identify risks and the efficiency of Defra Groups management of contracts. The approach uses the Cabinet Office's Contract Management assurance tool to identify risk with results from this assessment used to inform where or whether deep dive audits are required. 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-b5fd17-9c7c4891-456d-43c0-9715-0285faf45341
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0248b22f-f6d4-4e0f-8467-0e940fd2c63a
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

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,942 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,942 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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