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title: "Lead Comms Adviser"
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# Lead Comms Adviser

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-455add3b-ef4e-4032-b574-d48214a60f1d

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## Summary

The procurement process entails a tender for the position of Lead Communications Adviser, facilitated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This procurement falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services, with a contract value of £69,015. The tender was published on 22nd July 2021, following its conclusion on 16th April 2021, and the contract period is set to commence from 17th May 2021, lasting until 12th November 2021. The method adopted for this procurement was selective, via a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in communications and consultancy services, to expand their portfolio by working with a significant government department. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, leveraging their expertise in developing strategic communications and project management. Successful competition in this context could lead to valuable partnerships and further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Responsibilities - Develop communications strategies to deliver the outcomes of projects and programme - Lead the project management of communications activities and campaigns - Responsible for developing and delivering the communication plan of activity alongside project / programme teams - Provide strategic and tactical specialist communications advice and direction to project /programmes - Work closely with project/programme teams, partner organisations, OGD for delivering joint communications activities/campaigns - Research, assess and manage the channel availability for communication campaigns - Lead on stakeholder and customer analysis to align to communications activities - Responsible for delivering creative messaging for the full communications cycle - Develop communications products and resources required for projects and initiatives - Lead on content developments and manage approvals for all communications activities - Manage the reach of communications and success measurement to build into future project / programme communications 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/a97f9251-e822-4f63-95cd-c610c63b7af0 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 12 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,015 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97f9251-e822-4f63-95cd-c610c63b7af0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97f9251-e822-4f63-95cd-c610c63b7af0
  22nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b175b87-ba2a-45e2-aaf6-516e0a55a125
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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