--- title: "IT External Engagement Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2617ea57-872b-4197-96e1-decedcf8622e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2617ea57-872b-4197-96e1-decedcf8622e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2617ea57-872b-4197-96e1-decedcf8622e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2617ea57-872b-4197-96e1-decedcf8622e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-09-09" --- # IT External Engagement Manager Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2617ea57-872b-4197-96e1-decedcf8622e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2617ea57-872b-4197-96e1-decedcf8622e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2617ea57-872b-4197-96e1-decedcf8622e.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking an IT External Engagement Manager to support significant communication initiatives within a high-profile central government platform. This tender falls under the industry category of Business Organisation Services and was awarded on 26 June 2021, following the completion of a selective procurement process that utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 26 July 2021 to 22 October 2021, with a total value of £43,550. The delivery addresses include various locations throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in corporate communications and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in media relations, external affairs, event management, and internal communications. Companies that maintain strong relationship management skills, possess a record of delivering high-quality services, and have prior engagement with government or large corporate entities would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. This can significantly contribute to business growth by fostering relationships within the public sector and enhancing service offerings. ## Notice 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/1f3337ea-32d0-4573-b010-d585ab12b634 | | 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 | 9 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 22 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £43,550 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £43,550 | | 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 | INVESTIGO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79996000 - Business organisation services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2021 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3337ea-32d0-4573-b010-d585ab12b634 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3337ea-32d0-4573-b010-d585ab12b634 9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b96df108-7b7e-4207-a5a5-071de264ecfa 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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