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title: "Sifting and Interview Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1531845-e08d-4ad7-8520-121701bef0f9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-09-16"
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# Sifting and Interview Support

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1531845-e08d-4ad7-8520-121701bef0f9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Sifting and Interview Support" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This contract falls under the Application service providers category, with a value of £50,000. The procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 5th October 2020 and conclude on 31st December 2020. The tender has been completed, with the award notice published on 16th September 2021, marking it within the award stage of the procurement process.

This opportunity allows businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in delivering support services for sifting and interviewing. Companies that specialise in application services or possess expertise in recruitment processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By effectively utilising this tender, businesses can not only expand their service offerings but also establish valuable contracts with a key governmental body.

## Notice

Sifting and Interview Support 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/f93831cc-8976-46ff-a30a-fb5157768d5d |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PENNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93831cc-8976-46ff-a30a-fb5157768d5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93831cc-8976-46ff-a30a-fb5157768d5d
  16th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7a5115a-f36f-4965-bc17-9e8d4dbb4ab1
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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