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title: "Comms & Commissions"
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# Comms & Commissions

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1074ce99-0131-4fdb-8eb3-96e788c46d5c

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the "Comms & Commissions" tender within the legal advisory and information services sector. This opportunity is located in London, England, and falls within the contract period from 28th September 2020 to 31st December 2020. The procurement method used is selective, with this tender being awarded based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £29,460, and it is crucial for interested businesses to note that the tender period concluded on 28th August 2020, while the award was published on 12th November 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to engage in government contracting, particularly those with expertise in legal advisory services. Businesses specialising in regulatory compliance, export support, or those experienced in dealing with governmental and ministerial units will find this tender particularly relevant. The focused nature of the procurement can allow successful bidders to establish long-term relationships with the Defra Network and expand their footprint in similar sectors.

## Notice

The exports programme has responsibility for ensuring traders (those who export goods) are ready for the changes at the end of the transition period. This includes traders who export goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland and Great Britain to Europe. As part of the stakeholder engagement team, the post holder is required to manage requests for information from internal departments and projects, gross government bodies i.e. cabinet office, HMRC and from ministerial units in the form of letters and parliamentary questions. 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/bd3eed3a-686f-44b2-8bb0-f070d2934370 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,460 |
| 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 | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2020 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3eed3a-686f-44b2-8bb0-f070d2934370

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3eed3a-686f-44b2-8bb0-f070d2934370
  12th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d782818-84dd-4420-8a7c-6df438886071
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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