--- title: "Category Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-867a5be1-914c-4a32-8967-818b1d194344" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-867a5be1-914c-4a32-8967-818b1d194344" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-867a5be1-914c-4a32-8967-818b1d194344.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-867a5be1-914c-4a32-8967-818b1d194344.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-07-13" --- # Category Manager Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-867a5be1-914c-4a32-8967-818b1d194344 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-867a5be1-914c-4a32-8967-818b1d194344) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-867a5be1-914c-4a32-8967-818b1d194344.json) ## Summary The recent procurement process titled "Category Manager" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on project management consultancy services. The procurement was initiated under a selective method, with a value of £43,500, and the contract period spans from 12 July 2021 to 31 March 2022. The tender period concluded on 11 June 2021, and it serves buyers across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in project management consultancy services. Competitors should possess the capacity to manage projects effectively while adhering to compliance with Defra policies and best practices. With a focus on sustainable impacts and efficiency, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in both commercial acumen and sustainable practices will be well-positioned to compete successfully in this procurement process. ## Notice - Lead or participate in delivery of projects, procurements and contract management roles across the full commercial life cycle, at the appropriate level providing functional / specialist input to improve ways of working and business change & efficiency. - Be responsible for explaining specialist commercial guidance to operational teams in order to influence compliance with Defra policy / legislation / best practice ways of working and contribute to the delivery of business plans. - Keep up to date on changing legislation / best practice externally, to inform internal priorities and appropriate alignment. - Contribute to the development of Defra policy / process at national / local level and monitor and advise on effective implementation in the business, in line with environmental targets. - Build and sustain effective relationships with operational customers to understand issues and provide effective response / steer for operational needs. - Be responsible for the delivery of contracts such that sustainable impacts and opportunities are identified and managed throughout the commercial lifecycle. - Mentor and coach others on commercial procedures, practices and techniques equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deliver their work in an effective and efficient manner - Manage team members to deliver results on time, to required quality standards and cost to fulfil the business plan and achieve / support environmental goals. - Maximise the efficient and effective use of resources (including electronic sourcing) and people in order to ensure that all activities are completed to time, cost and quality targets. 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/1100555b-26cd-4b78-a7f3-9af2af18bc49 | | 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 | 13 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £43,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £43,500 | | 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 | 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 | INSIGHT EXECUTIVE GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2021 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1100555b-26cd-4b78-a7f3-9af2af18bc49 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1100555b-26cd-4b78-a7f3-9af2af18bc49 13th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b29fc9ed-7992-40a6-9e98-31118814986e 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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