--- title: "Project Support Officer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d63fa096-7a34-4695-94cc-64e39f1acc43" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d63fa096-7a34-4695-94cc-64e39f1acc43" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d63fa096-7a34-4695-94cc-64e39f1acc43.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d63fa096-7a34-4695-94cc-64e39f1acc43.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-04-29" --- # Project Support Officer Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d63fa096-7a34-4695-94cc-64e39f1acc43 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d63fa096-7a34-4695-94cc-64e39f1acc43) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d63fa096-7a34-4695-94cc-64e39f1acc43.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, inviting bids for the role of Project Support Officer. This position falls under the project management consultancy services category, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 12th January 2021, with the contract awarded on 12th February 2021 for a total value of £91,700, running until 8th December 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in project management and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in project delivery within defined time, cost, and quality constraints. Companies proficient in using project management tools and those capable of adapting to fast-paced environments are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, potentially expanding their portfolio through engagements with public sector bodies like Defra. ## Notice Role and responsibilities A: Supporting the project: - Supporting development plans, including the management and coordination of sign off processes by the Project Managers and the PMO - Updating control documents, such as issues and risks through engagement and input from the teams and helping to update plans , risk logs etc - Updating regular (daily / weekly) trackers based on the outcome of the project meetings - Facilitating Planning and Risk workshops, with the ability to contextualise outputs and produce detailed artefacts B: Supporting and servicing key stakeholders: - Following up and coordination of all reporting requirements, conducting a quality assurance and challenge function for all inputs - Completion / co-ordination of requested reports and updates for the Project / Programme Boards (including the management and coordination of its sign off processes) - Planning and preparations for the Project Board and Working Group Meetings, taking the meeting minutes and managing the feedback and approval process of the project documentation by the Project Board The following experience is essential to this post: - Experience of having been involved in the delivery of projects within agreed time, cost and quality constraints. - Understanding of project management tools and methodologies, and experience of applying them in practice. - Competent in MS Office Suite of products (esp. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project) - Ability to work at pace in a highly intense and pressured environment. - A positive, can do attitude with the understanding of having to be adaptable in approach and managing priorities in order to get the job done. 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/bd2727b1-c259-497a-9a70-6f9ee10b7aa5 | | 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 | 29 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 8 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £91,700 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £91,700 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd2727b1-c259-497a-9a70-6f9ee10b7aa5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd2727b1-c259-497a-9a70-6f9ee10b7aa5 29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54c38c55-ed2a-465f-9cfc-86eb759964bf n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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