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Senior Policy Advisor

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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12 Nov 2020 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the position of Senior Policy Advisor, aimed at providing legal advisory and information services within the Biosecurity and Food Projects Directorate. Located in London, England, this contract follows a selective procurement method and is currently in the award stage, having been awarded on 7th October 2020, with a contract period extending until 31st January 2021. The contract value is £42,800, and it supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement process utilised an E-tendering system, which requires registration with Defra.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses interested in expanding their services within the public sector, particularly those with expertise in legal consultancy and policy advisory roles. Businesses that are small to medium in scale, especially those with experience in biosecurity and food regulations, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's portfolio and establish strong connections with government organisations, thereby fostering growth and sustainability in the competitive procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Senior Policy Advisor

Notice Description

The candidate will work in the Third Country Preparation Project within the Biosecurity and Food Projects Directorate. Biosecurity and Food Projects (BFP) is playing the lead role on EU Exit Day 1 preparations. By working closely with delivery partners and across other government departments, we aim to ensure the UK maintains or further enhances its high standards of food and welfare, including biosecurity. We also work to ensure that after we leave the EU, imports and exports of animals and food goods can take place with minimum friction and our trading partners can trust our systems and goods through our world class trading system. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7811db4-2641-40fc-8023-5daf10bfe6c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b2c2df-8a6a-445d-8839-49ad1e6dea9d
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
£42,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

VENN GROUP

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