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title: "Policy Lead"
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# Policy Lead

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfa80fce-6d1c-4caa-9876-34aa5297fd2b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking a Policy Lead to provide policy coordination and analytical support within the UK. The contract is classified under business analysis consultancy services and is based in London, England. The procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 26th October 2020. The contract commenced on 26th November 2020 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2021, with a total value of £40,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in policy analysis, consultancy, and project management services. Competitors with experience in stakeholder engagement and project planning, capable of addressing border operability issues and leveraging collaboration with various industry stakeholders, will be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders and enhance their growth prospects.

## Notice

The candidates will work to the G6 Policy Manager and will be responsible for policy co-ordination, analytical support and stakeholder engagement across Whitehall and externally which underpins delivery. Particularly they will: - Identify and take forward activities to ensure successful delivery of acceptable levels of border operability for SPS goods by working with others (including industry) to identify weaknesses in existing plans and identifying solutions to problems or weaknesses raised and implementing these solutions fast - Play leading roles in preparing submissions, responses and updates for XO / XS and other Ministerial and senior official groups on border operability. - Contribute towards project planning and project documentation. - Identify and monitor project risks and issues and develop mitigating actions - Contribute to internal and external project reviews. - COVID-related restrictions permitting - some travel within the nations and regions should be expected. - Join a national campaign to raise stakeholder awareness of new export processes and new working arrangements as the end of the Transition Period approaches. 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/92e30234-ce40-4c3c-9b2b-49deb2a86c84 |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP1 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e30234-ce40-4c3c-9b2b-49deb2a86c84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e30234-ce40-4c3c-9b2b-49deb2a86c84
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b8b8775-3c45-4e2f-b398-c9fed35fc8b7
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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