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HEAD OF RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS AND READINESS

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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13 Jan 2021 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the position of "Head of Relationships, Communications and Readiness" is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, situated in London, England. This tender falls under the category of "Legal advisory and information services" and has been completed with a total contract value of £91,900. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 18th November 2020 and concluding on 14th May 2021. This tender was awarded on 18th January 2021 following a tender period that ended on 19th October 2020.

This contracting opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses involved in legal advisory and communication services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in stakeholder engagement and change management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete by offering innovative solutions and a strong understanding of public sector requirements, thus enhancing their ability to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HEAD OF RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS AND READINESS

Notice Description

Provide visible and effective leadership of stakeholder relationships, communications, business change and readiness for live operations. Work with senior stakeholders to define a clear vision and champion the programme. Review and approve content for communications ensuring all necessary parties and stakeholders are included. Lead a robust and deliverable communication and stakeholder relationship service to workstream leads and programme colleagues. Ensure consistency of voice, tone and message across all channels. Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, advocates and partners, to gather intelligence and build situational awareness. Respond to ministerial and programme priorities and lead the response to high volume commissions on behalf of the programme. Lead the creation and management of the business readiness criteria across the programme. Lead and assure the go/no go decision points. Own the change and readiness plan for the programme and provide input and integration into the overall plan. Evaluate the effectiveness of the team against objectives. Review lessons learned and compare with industry best practice to identify areas for improvement. Provide leadership, direction and guidance to team. Ensure that individual and organisational learning and talent development opportunities are fully exploited in order to enhance organisational capability. 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-f3414d03-ea85-487f-9533-fc11882b55a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e707998-41b4-4f10-bdea-e57c7bc17592
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£91,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2020 - 14 May 2021 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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