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title: "PROGRAMME COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER"
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# PROGRAMME COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a796b48-0bc0-44a4-922c-ab21ce0fecda

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Programme Communications Manager tender is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, headquartered in London. This contract, amounting to £68,500, falls under the category of Legal advisory and information services and was initiated on November 23, 2020, with a contract term concluding on May 21, 2021. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on October 23, 2020. Key stakeholders include the buying organisation, Defra, which emphasises the use of an E-tendering system through Bravo Solutions for procurement activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to deliver integrated communication and marketing strategies. Businesses with expertise in communications, digital marketing, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Additionally, the comprehensive nature of the project could encourage partnerships among firms that can provide complementary skills and resources, enhancing their chances of success in future tenders.

## Notice

Design and develop integrated communication, digital and marketing strategies and initiate both reactive and proactive campaigns driven by insight and data. Work constructively with colleagues and partners to gain expert opinions. Collaborate and support workstream leads and programme colleagues with delivery of a compelling narrative and communication tools to underpin programme outcomes. Support and enable relationships with key stakeholders, advocates and partners, to gather intelligence and build situational awareness. Develop and manage responses to commissions and briefings ensuring to effectively manage the full end-to-end process from commission to completion. Develop a knowledge base, working with and through programme colleagues, to act as a repository of information and communication products. Support the evaluation of effectiveness against objectives. Review lessons learned and compare with industry best practice to identify areas for improvement for future communication strategies Ensure and commit to individual and organisational learning and talent development in order to enhance organisational capability. 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/9fcab021-b61c-41ad-9b00-66265d979244 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2020 - 21 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,500 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 14:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fcab021-b61c-41ad-9b00-66265d979244
- 14 Jan 2021 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fcab021-b61c-41ad-9b00-66265d979244

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fcab021-b61c-41ad-9b00-66265d979244
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76055e37-1e96-4056-8665-08984651999a
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48780ad8-74e3-4d84-b86d-a4ac7d210b6c
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

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