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title: "Health Research Authority (HRA) Interim Communications Manager"
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# Health Research Authority (HRA) Interim Communications Manager

Buyer: HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7327e813-d931-4392-8684-95c8a13424f8

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## Summary

The Health Research Authority (HRA) has successfully completed the procurement process for the role of Interim Communications Manager, classified under recruitment services in the communications industry. The tender, initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, had a contract value of £31,500 and was awarded to EVISA SOLUTIONS LIMITED on 12th December 2021. The contract period commenced on 13th December 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. The operational location for this role is based in London, E20 1JQ.

This procurement presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and recruitment services. Companies with expertise in strategic communications management, media relations, and brand reputation could significantly benefit from this contract model. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given the HRA's encouragement of diverse suppliers in their procurement approach.

## Notice

Agency to provide candidate for role of the Temporary Communications Manager. JOB SUMMARY: The Communications Manager works as part of the Communications team to implement the HRA's Communications Strategy and make sure standards are met for customer service, quality of information, brand management and reputation. They will lead on proactive and reactive strategic comms and media work across all levels of the HRA to influence and persuade on appropriate approaches using a spectrum of techniques. They will create, manage and evaluate media and integrated communications plans, delivering accurate and timely information within the organisation and to stakeholders and partners. The post holder will provide strategic advice and support on internal and external communications. They will be responsible for managing effective systems and processes. Having strong writing and editorial skills, they will play a key role in overseeing the production of internal and external communications material. The role also involves responding to and reporting on enquiries from the public and professional stakeholders and matrix managing the work of at least one Communications Officer to provide consistent and reliable communications cover for the HRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813787d1-a64b-4389-8043-5d5b661f26d6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,500 |
| 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 | HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVISA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 10:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813787d1-a64b-4389-8043-5d5b661f26d6
- 11 Feb 2022 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813787d1-a64b-4389-8043-5d5b661f26d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813787d1-a64b-4389-8043-5d5b661f26d6
  11th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1742202e-e0fc-4969-9578-bcefedb2e925

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hra.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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