--- title: "Engagement & Communications Manager-" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fa95a6b-0394-4f4d-9c60-960ed82e7c59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fa95a6b-0394-4f4d-9c60-960ed82e7c59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fa95a6b-0394-4f4d-9c60-960ed82e7c59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fa95a6b-0394-4f4d-9c60-960ed82e7c59.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-08-16" --- # Engagement & Communications Manager- Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fa95a6b-0394-4f4d-9c60-960ed82e7c59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fa95a6b-0394-4f4d-9c60-960ed82e7c59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fa95a6b-0394-4f4d-9c60-960ed82e7c59.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking an Engagement & Communications Manager for services in the communications network industry. The tender was completed on 29th June 2021, with a contract period starting from 29th July 2021 and ending on 29th October 2021. The contract value is set at £34,700, and interested parties can engage through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender covers locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other regions across Europe. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in corporate communications, particularly those with a focus on media relations, event management, and internal communications. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those equipped to handle high-profile government projects and adept at collaborative external affairs. Engaging with this contract could pave the way for further contracts within the public sector, enhancing visibility and growth potential for the winning bidder. ## Notice About the Role 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 at 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2c6908-e62b-4b85-a6e2-5b0658d11510 | | 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 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 28 Jul 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £34,700 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £34,700 | | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412000 - Communications network ## Release History - 16 Aug 2021 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2c6908-e62b-4b85-a6e2-5b0658d11510 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2c6908-e62b-4b85-a6e2-5b0658d11510 16th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c6217cb-ce74-42a7-8ff4-07c293dbc9e5 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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