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title: "Lead communications adviser"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Lead communications adviser

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99db7584-44ab-400a-b2d6-75220ed7376d

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has recently completed a tender process for the position of Lead Communications Adviser. This procurement falls under the legal advisory and information services sector and was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st March 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2022. The total contract value is £128,400, and the service will be delivered across a broad geographical area including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in communications strategies and project management. Companies capable of developing effective communication plans, managing campaigns, and providing strategic communications advice would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could enhance their visibility and establish valuable partnerships with the Defra Network and other project teams.

## Notice

Responsibilities - Develop communications strategies to deliver the outcomes of projects and programme - Lead the project management of communications activities and campaigns - Responsible for developing and delivering the communication plan of activity alongside project / programme teams - Provide strategic and tactical specialist communications advice and direction to project /programmes - Work closely with project/programme teams, partner organisations, OGD for delivering joint communications activities/campaigns - Research, assess and manage the channel availability for communication campaigns - Lead on stakeholder and customer analysis to align to communications activities - Responsible for delivering creative messaging for the full communications cycle - Develop communications products and resources required for projects and initiatives - Lead on content developments and manage approvals for all communications activities - Manage the reach of communications and success measurement to build into future project / programme communications 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/e3309bbf-a6bb-4e33-b053-5bd4d17b255f |
| 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 | 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 | £128,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,400 |
| 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 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3309bbf-a6bb-4e33-b053-5bd4d17b255f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3309bbf-a6bb-4e33-b053-5bd4d17b255f
  28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e7de26e-c76d-4aae-a8e8-43367b39ede9
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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