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title: "Comms Project Support"
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# Comms Project Support

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b2c2781-0a57-49a6-92e3-c37d12e96c38

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Comms Project Support" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the provision of communications support for a project within the Defra EU exit portfolio. The tender was awarded on 21 December 2020 and has a contract period extending until 31 March 2021. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as legal advisory and information services, and totals £31,250. The procurement method utilised a selective approach as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. Interested parties were required to engage via the Defra e-Tendering Portal, with the tender period concluding on 20 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in communication and legal advisory services, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can innovate in communication strategies and demonstrate expertise in facilitating trade adoption of new systems will find this contract particularly relevant. The project is high-profile, indicating a substantial commitment from the contracting authority, which can help businesses enhance their reputations and expand their networks within the public sector.

## Notice

You will be supporting the readiness activities of one of the main end of transition workstream by ensuring there is a comprehensive and innovate comms plan. You will be responsible for managing and delivering the comms approach and material which will support trade adoption of the system ensuring the project is utilising exploiting all comms channels. You will be part of a team managing a significant and high profile project in the Defra EU exit portfolio, as part of the SPS Borders and Boundaries programme 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/482a8fbb-5e27-45e3-a9e8-2d9f595778db |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,250 |
| 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 & TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482a8fbb-5e27-45e3-a9e8-2d9f595778db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482a8fbb-5e27-45e3-a9e8-2d9f595778db
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3705e869-206b-4fd6-a93d-efa72841cae8
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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