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# Planning Lead

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d3b1f11-4bfd-41d4-ac64-7115326d1d5b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking a "Planning Lead" for project management consultancy services, located in London, England. The procurement is at the award stage, having been awarded on 5th July 2021, with a contract period extending from 5th July to 24th September 2021. The initial tender period closed on 4th June 2021. The total value of the contract is £38,901, achieved through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in project planning and management. Businesses that have a strong background in delivering complex projects and possess skilled personnel in planning frameworks will be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete is encouraged, aligning with the government’s drive to boost engagement with these sectors in public procurement.

## Notice

Job description As a Project Planner in the Government Project Delivery Profession, you will sit at the heart of the project/programme and play a pivotal role in ensuring outcomes can be achieved. The role of a Grade 7 Project Planner is important because you will lead in the application of a structured approach to planning across programmes and portfolios and will act as an advocate of excellence in Project planning. You will do this by embedding and maintaining planning frameworks. As well as providing senior leadership with advice to enable forward looking strategic delivery decisions. You'll lead on the integration of multiple levels of plans and dependencies and are accountable for all aspects of the project planning framework. You will be responsible for the application of planning standards through all levels of plans and schedules and provide assurance that plans are robust and fit for purpose. In addition, you will oversee capability building in planning and scheduling. As well as being accountable for the provision and function of planning tools such as scheduling software and enterprise planning suites. As a Grade 7 Project Planner you will be assigned to projects/programmes that match your current skills, knowledge and experience. To join us at this level you will need to demonstrate significant experience of leading planning or planning teams for progressively larger and more complex projects. You will be keen to prove your leadership capabilities at an even higher level. Project delivery in Government is transforming, and we want you to be a part of it. The need for project management excellence at the heart of public policy delivery has never been more vital. 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/c4e7165b-f3e1-405f-85dd-dbc2c0b0b72e |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 24 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,901 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,900 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e7165b-f3e1-405f-85dd-dbc2c0b0b72e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e7165b-f3e1-405f-85dd-dbc2c0b0b72e
  22nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd6d2847-bb99-483b-a4d1-46dbb524475a
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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