--- title: "Senior Policy Advisor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fbf65ad-c1d6-4254-9dea-9d6fe039a592" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fbf65ad-c1d6-4254-9dea-9d6fe039a592" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fbf65ad-c1d6-4254-9dea-9d6fe039a592.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fbf65ad-c1d6-4254-9dea-9d6fe039a592.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-02-16" --- # Senior Policy Advisor Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fbf65ad-c1d6-4254-9dea-9d6fe039a592 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fbf65ad-c1d6-4254-9dea-9d6fe039a592) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fbf65ad-c1d6-4254-9dea-9d6fe039a592.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a contract awarded for the position of Senior Policy Advisor by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on legal advisory and information services. The contract, valued at £37,000, runs from 4th January 2021 to 31st March 2021, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is targeted at suppliers capable of delivering services across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award having been announced on 4th January 2021 and the notice published on 16th February 2021. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in high-level policy advisory roles within government or industry. Companies with expertise in legal advisory and information services will be well-suited to compete. The role involves building networks and contributing to significant decision-making, indicating a demand for firms that excel in interpersonal relations and innovative strategy development. This could be a valuable contract for consultancies or firms specialising in policy advice and legal consultancy services. ## Notice As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will exercise sound judgment and interpretative ability, often dealing with diverse problems. You will frequently interact with businesses or other Departments at a senior level, requiring a high degree of confidence and interpersonal skills. You will cultivate your own networks across government or industry and contribute significantly to high level decision making for business planning or policy implementation. You should be enthusiastic about the work you do and encourage other team members to do the same. You'll apply innovative thoughts when developing strategies or advising on policy formation which requires the ability to interact with senior leaders and stakeholders at all levels, where a strong set of interpersonal skills is essential. 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/05356551-61f1-463c-a401-3b7613650bde | | 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 | 16 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £37,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2021 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05356551-61f1-463c-a401-3b7613650bde ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05356551-61f1-463c-a401-3b7613650bde 16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba588e56-37e2-4aaa-9a2e-d0bdf3b3eb03 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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