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title: "Category Manager"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2020-12-31"
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# Category Manager

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f95ac03-acf6-47e5-ad99-a84dc28af3c7

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which sought a Category Manager responsible for overseeing OJEU procurements from inception through to contract award. This project falls within the procurement consultancy services industry and was located in London, England. The procurement method utilised a selective approach through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9th October 2020, while the contract commenced on 9th November 2020 and is set to end on 31st December 2020. The total contract value is £68,700.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of managing procurement processes, offering expert advice on commercial risk management, and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can effectively utilise e-tendering systems and navigate complex procurement environments will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and expansion.

## Notice

The Category Manager is responsible for: - Managing OJEU procurements from inception / strategy stage through to contract award. This will include open, restricted and competitive procedures with negotiation - Ensuring consistency of scope documentation and alignment of client needs and requirements within the entire contract suite - Liaison with legal team to draft contract terms and conditions - Managing a small team of procurement and contract management professionals; - Leading team members and ensuring that agreed targets are met; - Delivering strategic, high risk, high value contracts and frameworks as part of a multi-functional team; - Shape major capital project procurements, managing key commercial risks, developing appropriate Procurement Strategies and undertaking pre and post contract award negotiations in order to achieve best value for money; - Ensuring that the team is trained in and use DgC Policies, processes and procedures and e-Sourcing tool DgC One Way of Working); - Effectively influencing the SCAH programme to deliver value for money, achieving savings targets and sustainable outcomes in the procurement of works, goods and services; - Leading by example in Defra's approach to sustainability and communicating its importance, influencing others to improve their approach. Ensure sustainability is considered throughout our work and is the responsibility of all; and - Providing expert advice on commercial risk management and deliver mitigation plans / strategies to manage identified risks at corporate level. 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/01a6e38c-d607-4024-bfc3-d7766c4f78d8 |
| 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 | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,700 |
| 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 | INSIGHT EXECUTIVE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2020 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a6e38c-d607-4024-bfc3-d7766c4f78d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a6e38c-d607-4024-bfc3-d7766c4f78d8
  31st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8cc7f95-773e-41ad-83b5-3f086e39dcbf
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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