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title: "PROGRAMME COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER"
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# PROGRAMME COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cecd9b9-ae0f-4628-b560-d560dfb375f6

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the "Programme Communications Manager" tender initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This tender falls within the legal advisory and information services industry category and was awarded on 23 October 2020. The contract period runs from 23 November 2020 to 21 May 2021, with a total value of £69,300. This procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement and has completed its course.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in communications, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement. Companies experienced in developing integrated communication strategies and managing stakeholder relationships will find this a fitting opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Design and develop integrated communication, digital and marketing strategies and initiate both reactive and proactive campaigns driven by insight and data. Work constructively with colleagues and partners to gain expert opinions. Collaborate and support workstream leads and programme colleagues with delivery of a compelling narrative and communication tools to underpin programme outcomes. Support and enable relationships with key stakeholders, advocates and partners, to gather intelligence and build situational awareness. Develop and manage responses to commissions and briefings ensuring to effectively manage the full end-to-end process from commission to completion. Develop a knowledge base, working with and through programme colleagues, to act as a repository of information and communication products. Support the evaluation of effectiveness against objectives. Review lessons learned and compare with industry best practice to identify areas for improvement for future communication strategies Ensure and commit to individual and organisational learning and talent development in order to enhance organisational capability. 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/bcc1f3fa-014d-4b80-be73-27402066cc8e |
| 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 | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2020 - 21 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,300 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2020 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc1f3fa-014d-4b80-be73-27402066cc8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc1f3fa-014d-4b80-be73-27402066cc8e
  31st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85d98b11-0849-4eb2-b88e-afc70ece0577
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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