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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-b5fd17-611b0a0e-d302-4a36-abdb-3fc2659fadaa

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## Summary

The tender titled "Programme Communications Manager" issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently at the award stage. This procurement process, classified under legal advisory and information services, has a total contract value of £23,550. The contract period commences from 29th March 2021 and concludes on 26th June 2021. Interested parties may deliver services to locations spanning the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and across the UK. The procurement method used is selective, indicating that suppliers were chosen from a pre-approved framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 26th February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in communications strategy development and digital marketing initiatives. Companies that specialise in integrated communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic marketing would be well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on building collaborative narratives and enhancing organisational capability, firms that can effectively showcase their expertise in these areas may find this an advantageous tender to pursue for business growth.

## Notice

About the job 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/06c8f98f-8267-48e0-9691-4ef837c10f93 |
| 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 | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 26 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,550 |
| 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 | VENN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c8f98f-8267-48e0-9691-4ef837c10f93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c8f98f-8267-48e0-9691-4ef837c10f93
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8bbdf64-605c-4841-ba20-69eee69b0083
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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