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# Governance, Risk and Assurance Lead

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c770c6e-02b5-4510-91a0-a926c10eb875

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Defra Network eTendering Portal, is seeking a Governance, Risk and Assurance Lead for a new role within its Programmes and Project Delivery team. This procurement is classified under the services category and falls within the system quality assurance assessment and review services industry. The contract value is £63,640 and the award has been completed, with the contract period running from 22 March 2021 to 31 July 2021. Initially published on 12 May 2021, this tender was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 22 February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in governance, risk management, and assurance services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that possess expertise in developing and managing robust programme and project governance frameworks, as well as those with established connections within public sector operations, would be well-positioned to compete. Strong relationships with key stakeholders in government environments will enhance competitive advantage in securing contracts of this nature.

## Notice

The Role and Responsibilities This is a new role within the restructured Programmes and Project Delivery team. The interim will work closely with the Deputy Director: Programmes & Projects and with the two Head of Portfolio Delivery postholders. However, the span of responsibility extends across the whole of DgP to ensure that programme and project governance is managed through a single framework across the Directorate. The interim will be responsible for developing the governance and assurance framework and for ensuring that it is applied consistently to support the delivery of all property programmes and projects, taking a proportionate approach linked to risk, complexity and value of projects. The primary purpose of the Interim Programme Governance, Assurance & Risk Support is to: - provide strategic management and leadership support to the Deputy Director to ensure that the portfolio of programmes and projects is robustly delivered using a consistent programme / project governance, assurance and risk framework and is supported pro-actively by the Portfolio Management Office - lead on the development and continuous improvement of programme / project delivery processes, governance / assurance and risk management - work with other Deputy Directors (particularly DD:Science) to ensure that the agreed governance framework is applied across all programme / project delivery within DgP - work as DgP's lead expert in portfolio, programme and project delivery, linking in with Defra's Project Delivery Profession - develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders outside of DgP and delivery partners including senior managers across Defra organisations, Finance, Commercial, HR, IT Key Responsibilities - Ensure that programmes and projects delivered through the Programmes & Projects team and other teams within DgP are supported and managed through clear governance, assurance and risk frameworks - Ensure that there is a strong shared understanding between the IPMO team and portfolio, programme and project managers - Provide robust technical and professional advice, expert guidance in order to ensure that projects are developed and delivered aligned to Programme and Project management professional frameworks and using project delivery methodologies consistently 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/e1351d4a-95cf-4870-b3fa-81a7424bdcf4 |
| 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 | 12 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,640 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,640 |
| 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 | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 12 May 2021 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1351d4a-95cf-4870-b3fa-81a7424bdcf4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1351d4a-95cf-4870-b3fa-81a7424bdcf4
  12th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e08af321-4e75-4bca-9f43-17846aa78fb6
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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