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title: "Engagement & Communications Manager"
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# Engagement & Communications Manager

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97d3d25a-ac93-4c5f-a3a7-d5528cafa88a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves the role of Engagement & Communications Manager within the communications network industry. The status of this tender has been marked as complete, with the contract value set at £34,700. The contract period began on 29th July 2021 and is due to end on 29th October 2021. The procurement method employed is a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 29th June 2021, signalling a significant timeline for involved parties.

This opportunity can pave the way for specialised communication firms, particularly those with strong skills in media relations, event management, and corporate communications, to expand their business. Companies that have a proven track record in managing external affairs and internal communications, particularly within high-stakes government projects, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the involvement with a central government platform, businesses with experience in navigating public sector requirements would particularly benefit from this tender.

## Notice

About the Role 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 at 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/350cce3c-72b3-4535-a4b4-52ffe8a179ea |
| 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 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,700 |
| 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 | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2021 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350cce3c-72b3-4535-a4b4-52ffe8a179ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350cce3c-72b3-4535-a4b4-52ffe8a179ea
  16th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bef449f6-e9c3-4fca-b022-19ccc04500be
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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