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title: "Senior Policy Advisor"
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# Senior Policy Advisor

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7811db4-2641-40fc-8023-5daf10bfe6c3

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the position of Senior Policy Advisor, aimed at providing legal advisory and information services within the Biosecurity and Food Projects Directorate. Located in London, England, this contract follows a selective procurement method and is currently in the award stage, having been awarded on 7th October 2020, with a contract period extending until 31st January 2021. The contract value is £42,800, and it supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement process utilised an E-tendering system, which requires registration with Defra.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses interested in expanding their services within the public sector, particularly those with expertise in legal consultancy and policy advisory roles. Businesses that are small to medium in scale, especially those with experience in biosecurity and food regulations, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's portfolio and establish strong connections with government organisations, thereby fostering growth and sustainability in the competitive procurement landscape.

## Notice

The candidate will work in the Third Country Preparation Project within the Biosecurity and Food Projects Directorate. Biosecurity and Food Projects (BFP) is playing the lead role on EU Exit Day 1 preparations. By working closely with delivery partners and across other government departments, we aim to ensure the UK maintains or further enhances its high standards of food and welfare, including biosecurity. We also work to ensure that after we leave the EU, imports and exports of animals and food goods can take place with minimum friction and our trading partners can trust our systems and goods through our world class trading system. 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/57b2c2df-8a6a-445d-8839-49ad1e6dea9d |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,800 |
| 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 | VENN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2020 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b2c2df-8a6a-445d-8839-49ad1e6dea9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b2c2df-8a6a-445d-8839-49ad1e6dea9d
  12th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c4d5f54-52ab-4633-9040-17eabb894e96
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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