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Project Support Officer

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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29 Apr 2021 at 16:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, inviting bids for the role of Project Support Officer. This position falls under the project management consultancy services category, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 12th January 2021, with the contract awarded on 12th February 2021 for a total value of £91,700, running until 8th December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in project management and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in project delivery within defined time, cost, and quality constraints. Companies proficient in using project management tools and those capable of adapting to fast-paced environments are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, potentially expanding their portfolio through engagements with public sector bodies like Defra.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Support Officer

Notice Description

Role and responsibilities A: Supporting the project: - Supporting development plans, including the management and coordination of sign off processes by the Project Managers and the PMO - Updating control documents, such as issues and risks through engagement and input from the teams and helping to update plans , risk logs etc - Updating regular (daily / weekly) trackers based on the outcome of the project meetings - Facilitating Planning and Risk workshops, with the ability to contextualise outputs and produce detailed artefacts B: Supporting and servicing key stakeholders: - Following up and coordination of all reporting requirements, conducting a quality assurance and challenge function for all inputs - Completion / co-ordination of requested reports and updates for the Project / Programme Boards (including the management and coordination of its sign off processes) - Planning and preparations for the Project Board and Working Group Meetings, taking the meeting minutes and managing the feedback and approval process of the project documentation by the Project Board The following experience is essential to this post: - Experience of having been involved in the delivery of projects within agreed time, cost and quality constraints. - Understanding of project management tools and methodologies, and experience of applying them in practice. - Competent in MS Office Suite of products (esp. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project) - Ability to work at pace in a highly intense and pressured environment. - A positive, can do attitude with the understanding of having to be adaptable in approach and managing priorities in order to get the job done. 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-d63fa096-7a34-4695-94cc-64e39f1acc43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd2727b1-c259-497a-9a70-6f9ee10b7aa5
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
£91,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2021 - 8 Dec 2021 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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