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title: "Comms Lead"
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# Comms Lead

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed011cba-162f-4fa8-a3b0-18a5e4fefac0

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is based in London, England. The tender, titled "Comms Lead," falls under the category of project management consultancy services and is valued at £59,790. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 3rd August 2020 and will conclude by 18th December 2020, following a tender period that ended on 3rd July 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) possessing expertise in communication strategies and stakeholder engagement. Businesses that can develop cohesive narratives and adapt their communications to complex stakeholder needs will be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it requires an understanding of upcoming system changes and the ability to convey these effectively to diverse audiences.

## Notice

As Comms Lead you'll be developing overarching systems narrative and lead on the development and delivery of the local plan. The publication of the Border Operating Model signalling the upcoming system changes means we need to have a clear narrative about the various changes and also talk more cohesively about the changes. We have a complex stakeholder group and need to tailor our comms but have a very clearly articulated vision that we are communicating out. 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/72b089bd-8e5c-429b-9213-267bb44e646a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,790 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b089bd-8e5c-429b-9213-267bb44e646a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b089bd-8e5c-429b-9213-267bb44e646a
  11th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83d40229-77c0-4d02-a033-2fdbe9ada0af
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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