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title: "Comms-Content & Guidance"
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# Comms-Content & Guidance

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b52feb5-8e6c-47f8-a355-44740b9862d2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Comms-Content & Guidance" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, primarily focusing on recruitment services within the context of the UK's EU Exit transition, specifically regarding the import and export regime. The tender period concluded on 3rd July 2020, with a contract value of £49,390, and the contract duration is set from 4th August 2020 to 31st December 2020. This process utilised a selective procurement method, being a call-off from a framework agreement, likely based in London, England. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase as of 25th August 2020.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses engaged in recruitment services, particularly those that are SMEs, given the scale of the contract and the intended outcomes related to the food and welfare standards in the UK. Companies that specialise in providing human resource support, advisory services, or staffing solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, firms familiar with government procurement processes and those able to navigate e-tendering systems like Bravo Solutions would have a competitive advantage in this contracting opportunity.

## Notice

The candidate will work within the SPS Borders and Boundaries Directorate. SPS Borders and Boundaries is playing the lead role on EU Exit transition period implementation of the import and export regime between the UK and the EU and Northern Ireland. By working closely with delivery partners and across other government departments, we aim to ensure the UK maintains or further enhances its high standards of food and welfare, including biosecurity. We also work to ensure that after the transition period, imports and exports of animals and food goods can take place with minimum friction and our trading partners can trust our systems and goods through our world class trading system. 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/0a46f022-45c4-4b61-8ba7-763ed671cbd4 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,390 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,390 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2020 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a46f022-45c4-4b61-8ba7-763ed671cbd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a46f022-45c4-4b61-8ba7-763ed671cbd4
  25th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1befc7f-92fe-49af-a72f-0c93c9bb431a
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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