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title: "Policy Support"
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# Policy Support

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dedc993-ac76-47e4-888b-d93752e0008e

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, titled "Policy Support", is focused on providing legal advisory and information services. The process is at the Award stage and concluded on 1 March 2021, with the contract awarded on 1 April 2021 and set to run until 8 December 2021. The tender was made available under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £91,742. This procurement opportunity targets multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research, data analysis, and policy advisory services. Businesses that can effectively collaborate with governmental bodies and demonstrate expertise in social and economic research will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could enhance market visibility and foster future partnerships within the public sector.

## 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 - work with a wide range of people and organisations, including senior managers, public office officials and 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/a3d31a7a-f3e7-42c3-a714-d7a9b1b50a76 |
| 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 | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 8 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,742 |
| 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

- 4 May 2021 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d31a7a-f3e7-42c3-a714-d7a9b1b50a76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d31a7a-f3e7-42c3-a714-d7a9b1b50a76
  4th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b0caaae-55fc-4fe0-95bc-ceb590c2a0f6
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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