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# Governance & Intergrated Planning Lead

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b805eed6-f0db-4303-996f-53fb7f4f0ec9

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Governance & Integrated Planning Lead" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, targeting the services industry, with specific emphasis on information systems or technology strategic review and planning services. The procurement was initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and it has now reached the award stage. The contract period is set from 20th July 2021 to 10th October 2021. The tender submission deadline was 20th June 2021, and the total contract value amounts to £37,730. The procurement covers multiple delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various British overseas territories.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on governance and strategic planning services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can leverage their expertise to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of governance structures. Companies that possess a strong background in managing stakeholder relationships, conducting audits, and facilitating project delivery masterclasses may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby enhancing their credibility and expanding their business networks within the public sector.

## Notice

Develop, lead and ensure effective governance is followed for all decision making and challenge appropriately when not. Assure that the governance and reporting structures remain robust and appropriate to the lifecycle. Work with stakeholders to agree governance and reporting structure and ensure key stakeholders are embedded appropriately. Keep governance structure under review, bringing in different stakeholders as needed. Plan, prepare and conduct governance audits and work with senior stakeholders to ensure decisions are understood and owned, both inside and outside the programme. Lead and champion analysis of data and the generation of insight to present to boards. Ensure an effective secretariat service to support top-level boards and executive stakeholders. Ensure decisions are recorded and actions managed to completion. Set, agree and monitor tolerances, escalation triggers and gateways supporting successful delivery of the programme. Develop, monitor and assure knowledge and information processes that conform with the organisation standards. Quality assure and challenge the organisation to align, comply and follow the agreed processes. Implement, monitor and enable continuous improvement through process, sharing and embedding lessons learned. Report and communicate activities, key messages and sharing opportunities. Own a programme of project delivery masterclasses. Provide coordination, direction and guidance to the team. Ensure that individual and organisational learning opportunities are fully exploited 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/4f3c5dd3-68b2-45ad-9a05-08246445b8ca |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2021 - 10 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,730 |
| 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 | VENN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3c5dd3-68b2-45ad-9a05-08246445b8ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3c5dd3-68b2-45ad-9a05-08246445b8ca
  30th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/185032a1-7edd-48c6-94f4-bd9f100cd303
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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