--- title: "Engagement & Comms Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3bd647fb-e36e-4cf1-87d3-ba06e4999ede" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3bd647fb-e36e-4cf1-87d3-ba06e4999ede" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bd647fb-e36e-4cf1-87d3-ba06e4999ede.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bd647fb-e36e-4cf1-87d3-ba06e4999ede.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-07-15" --- # Engagement & Comms Manager Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bd647fb-e36e-4cf1-87d3-ba06e4999ede [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3bd647fb-e36e-4cf1-87d3-ba06e4999ede) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bd647fb-e36e-4cf1-87d3-ba06e4999ede.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Engagement & Comms Manager" position was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This tender falls under the legal advisory and information services category and was awarded on 14th June 2021, with a total contract value of £27,818. The contract period runs from 14th June 2021 to 2nd September 2021. This was a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period's end date set for 14th May 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in corporate communications, including those with expertise in media relations, internal and external communications, and event management. Companies that are agile, resourceful, and experienced, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this contract suitable. The project aims to enhance communications for a major government change programme, making it a compelling opportunity for relevant contractors. ## 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/ab39bf9b-493e-4a88-93dd-b7b6cbd4abf3 | | 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 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 2 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £27,816 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £27,818 | | 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 Jul 2021 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab39bf9b-493e-4a88-93dd-b7b6cbd4abf3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab39bf9b-493e-4a88-93dd-b7b6cbd4abf3 15th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/582caf73-f84b-443a-8bcd-9d93a3f1937e 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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