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title: "Policy Support Officer"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2020-11-16"
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# Policy Support Officer

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bbb62ee-6a95-4947-a84d-6377d92e1c27

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently involved in a complete procurement process for the position of Policy Support Officer, classified under Business and management consultancy services. The tender's value is set at £33,900 and is part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 5 October 2020 to 31 January 2021, and delivery addresses include various locations such as the UK and British Overseas Territories. The tender period officially concluded on 7 September 2020, with the award published on 16 November 2020.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in policy research, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buyer is open to engaging with a diverse range of suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate proven experience in providing similar consultancy services and have the capability to support complex policy analysis would find this a valuable opportunity for growth.

## Notice

As a Policy Support Officer, you will: - undertake or commission research - gather and analyse data and information - develop expertise in a area, or draw on the expertise of others - keep up to date with social, political and economic developments, and brief others on these - provide advice to senior managers, stakeholders and decision makers - write briefings and reports - carry out consultations with internal and external stakeholders - including colleagues, customers, or members of the public 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/f6a8a4fe-e2af-4754-92de-27b93f3731cb |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,920 |
| 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 | INVESTIGO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6a8a4fe-e2af-4754-92de-27b93f3731cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6a8a4fe-e2af-4754-92de-27b93f3731cb
  16th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e85cf520-fe62-41ad-b904-5ef0e4c939c8
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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