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title: "Communications Officer"
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# Communications Officer

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-817c1077-0baf-4db1-aa94-e216ea324207

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## Summary

The procurement process for the position of Communications Officer, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on providing legal advisory and information services within the UK. The procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £102,700. The contract period is set to run from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, while the tender period has already concluded, with the final submission deadline on 1 March 2021. This opportunity is available for delivery in various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications consulting and legal advisory services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that possess expertise in stakeholder engagement, research, and report writing would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. Additionally, businesses that are adept at utilising e-tendering systems, like Bravo Solutions, will find this tender particularly accessible and aligned with their capabilities.

## Notice

As a Communications 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/ae43742d-f095-4fb2-a456-4ebc4a8caa40 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,700 |
| 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 | BADENOCH & CLARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae43742d-f095-4fb2-a456-4ebc4a8caa40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae43742d-f095-4fb2-a456-4ebc4a8caa40
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f740f7a-9341-474a-8ebc-23a514fa8fd6
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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