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title: "Commercial Lead"
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# Commercial Lead

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce4e842c-be96-4e5c-8099-e91053294c1b

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## Summary

Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently seeking to recruit three Senior Commercial Managers through a selective procurement process. The contract, titled "Commercial Lead," pertains to services of commercial workers and is based in London, England. The contract period commenced on 15 June 2021 and is expected to conclude on 14 December 2021. The value of the contract is £103,517, with the tender period having ended on 14 May 2021.

This opportunity can facilitate substantial business growth for firms specialising in professional services, construction contracts, and critical project management. Companies that excel in offering commercial management solutions, particularly those with experience in complex construction and high-containment environments, will find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement also promotes inclusivity, welcoming small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector entities to participate and contribute their expertise to the delivery of the Weybridge Scientific Estate development programme.

## Notice

Defra is looking to recruit three senior Commercial Managers to shape Commercially the development of the Weybridge Scientific Estate over the next 10 years. Whilst the roles will be at the same grade and the same level of technical and competency experience, the roles will focus in three areas; Professional Services, Construction Contracts and Critical Projects. As such there will be the need to collaborate and agree the overarching supply chain strategy for Weybridge. As Senior Commercial Manager, you will report into the Commercial Director to lead the day to day Commercial and Procurement delivery of the SCAH programme. You will specifically be responsible for managing critical projects within all aspects of construction. You will also be responsible for managing and overseeing a team of up to 8 staff (in peak periods) on the procurement and contract management of the multiple projects and packages of work across the site. The correct candidate will be working closely with a team of senior appointees who will be responsible for programme management and resourcing, new build/design and construction, operations and change management and works to support operational continuity during the transition. Governance, Reporting and Assurance This is a complex programme with both construction and high containment science at its heart. While you will report to the Commercial Director of the SCAH Programme, you will be required to comply with Defra group Commercial standards, governance and assurance processes. Further, you will be responsible for providing the commercial element of the Outline Business Case (OBC) /Final Business Case (FBC) and be able to support the programme in obtaining approvals from Cabinet Office, HMT, etc. 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/5765b17a-6121-43f2-b2ae-a94bc813b529 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 14 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,517 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,517 |
| 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 | INVESTIGO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98511000 - Services of commercial workers

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5765b17a-6121-43f2-b2ae-a94bc813b529

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5765b17a-6121-43f2-b2ae-a94bc813b529
  7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a5da360-0129-40f6-acd4-47b232404fda
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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