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Engagement & Comms Manager

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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28 Apr 2021 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Contracting Authority for this procurement is the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. The tender, titled "Engagement & Comms Manager," falls under the legal advisory and information services category and has a contract value of £16,900. The procurement method is selective, with the award process initiated from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 26th February 2021, while the contract period commenced on 29th March 2021 and is set to end on 21st May 2021.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in corporate communications, particularly those with experience in media relations, internal communications, and event management. Companies with a proven track record in working with government agencies and a strong portfolio in executing communication strategies can leverage this tender for growth. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a platform for diverse suppliers to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile setting.

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Notice Title

Engagement & Comms Manager

Notice Description

A self-starter who is driven, ambitious, courteous, goal-focused and able to work as a versatile corporate communications practitioner, focused on tactical delivery. 5+ years in a corporate communications manager role working across the discipline: media relations external affairs, event management, internal communications, document production, experience of working with creative agency partners. Needs to have good writing skills, strong relationship management skills, tenacity, a sensitive understanding of professional protocol working across a high-profile central government platform. Will be working across internal and external communications on a significant government change programme. Will need to be robust and dynamic and able to be a key team player and take instruction quickly and efficiently, translating it into credible and enticing deliverables. Must have experience of working with different software packages and be willing to gain new skills. Might need to deputise for G7 leads a various meetings. 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-ef431909-36a3-4685-9ff8-4cf7f3a7af29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7891d1ca-2d60-4cc6-9ff9-f5ca6f101be2
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
£16,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 21 May 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
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

ALLEN LANE

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