--- title: "Finance and Business Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2bc45d62-2b32-4b85-89d0-341ad1ebbe0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bc45d62-2b32-4b85-89d0-341ad1ebbe0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bc45d62-2b32-4b85-89d0-341ad1ebbe0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bc45d62-2b32-4b85-89d0-341ad1ebbe0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-07-29" --- # Finance and Business Manager Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bc45d62-2b32-4b85-89d0-341ad1ebbe0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bc45d62-2b32-4b85-89d0-341ad1ebbe0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bc45d62-2b32-4b85-89d0-341ad1ebbe0b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has recently awarded a contract for the role of Finance and Business Manager. This tender falls under the professional services category, specifically focusing on services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations. The contract is located within the United Kingdom and represents an active award valued at £76,740. The contract began on 5 July 2021 and is set to end on 19 December 2021. The procurement method is classified as selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates of interest include the tender period that concluded on 4 June 2021 and the award publication date on 29 July 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in finance management and project oversight, particularly those engaging in both small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Companies that excel in managing project finances, negotiating supplier agreements, and supporting cross-government projects would be well-positioned to compete. The contract involves a variety of responsibilities, including stakeholder engagement and audit coordination, which may appeal to firms with experience in consultancy and resource management. Engaging with this contract could help businesses expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with government contracts. ## Notice Finance and Business Manager About The Role - Managing project finances and providing input to business cases - Supporting delivery managers, leading on costing initiatives and new activities, validating supplier costings using cross government benchmarking - Negotiating and managing cross-government Memorandum of Understanding; agreeing Defra costs for shared sites and services - Monitoring, forecasting and reporting on spend against budget - Writing business cases and reports to committees and to HMT as needed - Managing team resourcing, ensuring vacancies are identified, defined and filled at key points - Managing relationships with contractor agencies and the resourcing team - Supporting interview process and inductions - Leading on staff engagement and corporate engagement initiatives - Represent the team on corporate and programme wider activities and forums, feeding back and building a collaborative approach within the team - Support the relationship with internal and external project stakeholders. Identify and manage collaborative relationships. Actively engage senior level support when required. - Lead on delivery assurance and lessons learnt - Lead on co-ordination of reviews, audits and inspections - Communicate project vision and status effectively, using established meetings such as the project and programme boards. Ensure visibility of project status to appropriate stakeholders. - Ensure that on-going service management is in place post go-live of the project. 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/a0e826ab-3628-4156-8b8a-eb56b76d497e | | 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 | 29 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 19 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £76,740 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £76,740 | | 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 | VENN GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations ## Release History - 29 Jul 2021 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e826ab-3628-4156-8b8a-eb56b76d497e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e826ab-3628-4156-8b8a-eb56b76d497e 29th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd3f6e4b-36b2-4b67-87e2-1fa37fcdbefd 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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