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title: "Engagement and Communication Manager"
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# Engagement and Communication Manager

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7db2e2cc-2cf3-4275-a6fd-a82d984aef3c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking an Engagement and Communication Manager for legal advisory and information services. The contract, valued at £52,200, is part of a selective procurement method described as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 17 March 2021 to 2 September 2021, with the tender period having concluded on 17 February 2021. The buying organisation, located at Nobel House, London, is responsible for executing a significant communication initiative related to a high-profile government programme.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in corporate communications, public relations, and legal advisory services. Companies with a strong background in media relations, event management, and internal communications would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster inclusivity and innovation in delivering essential government communication strategies.

## Notice

A self-starter who is driven, ambitious, courteous, goal-focused and able to work as a versatile corporate communications practitioner, focused on tactical delivery. 5+ years in a corporate communications manager role working across the discipline: media relations external affairs, event management, internal communications, document production, experience of working with creative agency partners. Needs to have good writing skills, strong relationship management skills, tenacity, a sensitive understanding of professional protocol working across a high-profile central government platform. Will be working across internal and external communications on a significant government change programme. Will need to be robust and dynamic and able to be a key team player and take instruction quickly and efficiently, translating it into credible and enticing deliverables. Must have experience of working with different software packages and be willing to gain new skills. Might need to deputise for G7 leads a various meetings. 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/225c6f31-2c9a-4d11-8805-1eb8d8ca56fa |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2021 - 2 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,200 |
| 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 | METHODS BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225c6f31-2c9a-4d11-8805-1eb8d8ca56fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225c6f31-2c9a-4d11-8805-1eb8d8ca56fa
  28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/578b9713-ed53-4039-8836-880afa62c002
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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