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Comms Lead

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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11 Nov 2020 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is based in London, England. The tender, titled "Comms Lead," falls under the category of project management consultancy services and is valued at £59,790. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 3rd August 2020 and will conclude by 18th December 2020, following a tender period that ended on 3rd July 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) possessing expertise in communication strategies and stakeholder engagement. Businesses that can develop cohesive narratives and adapt their communications to complex stakeholder needs will be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it requires an understanding of upcoming system changes and the ability to convey these effectively to diverse audiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Comms Lead

Notice Description

As Comms Lead you'll be developing overarching systems narrative and lead on the development and delivery of the local plan. The publication of the Border Operating Model signalling the upcoming system changes means we need to have a clear narrative about the various changes and also talk more cohesively about the changes. We have a complex stakeholder group and need to tailor our comms but have a very clearly articulated vision that we are communicating out. 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-ed011cba-162f-4fa8-a3b0-18a5e4fefac0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b089bd-8e5c-429b-9213-267bb44e646a
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
SME

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
£59,790 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 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
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

INVESTIGO

Further Information

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