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title: "Programme Communications Lead"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Programme Communications Lead

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01715ee1-7241-4c17-aaad-1055d21867bb

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Programme Communications Lead," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement falls under the category of legal advisory and information services and is located in London, England. The contract is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1st March 2021 to 14th May 2021. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £36,300. Relevant stakeholders were informed through an e-tendering platform, and bidders were encouraged to register for access to necessary documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in communications, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can provide innovative communication strategies and demonstrate the ability to adapt to high-volume commissions. Companies with experience in building relationships with key stakeholders and delivering integrated communication services will find themselves competitively positioned in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Lead the development and implementation of innovative communication strategies that support and enable programme objectives. Provide a robust and deliverable communication service to workstream leads and programme colleagues. Promote and encourage the early integration of strategic communication and policy development. Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, advocates and partners, to gather intelligence and build situational awareness. Ensure consistency of voice, tone and message across all channels. Examine ministerial and programme priorities and manage the response to high volume commissions on behalf of the programme. Lead on the use of digital and social media to engage and increase engagement and encourage community participation. Review communication strategies to ensure integration across communication channels, identify any gaps and work with and through strategic communications and press office colleagues in delivery. Evaluate the effectiveness of communication against objectives. Review lessons learned and compare with industry best practice to identify areas for improvement for future communication strategies Provide management, 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a34caa86-4fcb-4952-9bfe-68672d98eb36 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 14 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SP1J 3JR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a34caa86-4fcb-4952-9bfe-68672d98eb36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a34caa86-4fcb-4952-9bfe-68672d98eb36
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f68785d4-ae64-43c6-b261-7e69594fde94
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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