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# Risk and Assurance Manager

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5f05d7c-501b-49a7-9dc4-6719364c74a9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the position of Risk and Assurance Manager was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. The procurement falls under the services industry category and was processed as a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender had a contract value of £36,290 and the contract commenced on January 6, 2021, running until March 31, 2021. The tender period ended on December 7, 2020, marking the closure for submissions of interest for this opportunity.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that have expertise in risk management and assurance services. Businesses with capabilities in developing risk management strategies, conducting qualitative and quantitative risk analyses, and improving risk reporting would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could enhance their visibility and portfolio by collaborating with a prominent governmental body while fostering growth through successful performance in complex projects.

## Notice

Lead, develop and champion better risk management through the development and implementation of strategies, processes and procedures in accordance with good practice, departmental policy and within the complexity of the environment. Lead improvement of risk/issue reporting to Programme Board to support quality conversations Enable, direct and manage facilitation of the identification, analysis and monitoring of threats and opportunities, utilising appropriate periodic and ad-hoc qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. Own, review and assure the risk management strategy and register for the programme and provide a point of expert professional knowledge and experience on risk management for the project and workstream leads. Design, develop and lead an assurance capability across the programme recognised as the authority for all assurance-related activity and able to provide guidance on requirements across a departmental portfolio. Guide, steer and lead fully integrated assurance planning to ensure appropriate levels of assurance as part of baseline and future planning activities. Influence senior stakeholders in the practice of integrated assurance. Implement, monitor and enable continuous improvement through process, sharing and embedding lessons learned. Report and communicate activities, key messages and sharing opportunities. Provide coordination, direction and guidance to a virtual 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/a281428f-68dc-4a3b-9b2c-647c46e76d1c |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,290 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,290 |
| 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 | LNVESTIGO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a281428f-68dc-4a3b-9b2c-647c46e76d1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a281428f-68dc-4a3b-9b2c-647c46e76d1c
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83bbacca-25c9-42c9-aa70-08c307ca4c52
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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