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title: "Policy Support"
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# Policy Support

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aae7347-e3e1-4e4a-9176-404e4d4c5700

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Policy Support" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This opportunity falls within the data analysis services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the current stage is at the award, having been published on 6th May 2021. The contract began on 1st April 2021 and is set to conclude by 8th December 2021. The total value of the award is £91,740 GBP.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in data analysis and policy support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in research, data gathering and analysis, and stakeholder engagement will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts.

## Notice

As a Policy Support Officer, you will: - undertake or commission research - gather and analyse data and information - develop expertise in a area, or draw on the expertise of others - keep up to date with social, political and economic developments, and brief others on these - provide advice to senior managers, stakeholders and decision makers - write briefings and reports - carry out consultations with internal and external stakeholders - including colleagues, customers, or members of the public - work with a wide range of people and organisations, including senior managers, public office officials and members of the public 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/9fb08b7f-8d29-4935-a995-4ff878234ed5 |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 8 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,740 |
| 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 | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb08b7f-8d29-4935-a995-4ff878234ed5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb08b7f-8d29-4935-a995-4ff878234ed5
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9b56da0-47f0-460f-9e98-34d037330db8
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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