Award

Communications & engagement advice

O F W A T

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Award

06 Nov 2024 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

O F W A T, based in Birmingham, has completed the tender process for providing strategic communications advice under the title "Communications & engagement advice". This falls under the category of general management consultancy services (CPV: 79411000). The procurement was executed through a single tender action method and involved direct procurement below the threshold. The contract, valued at £50,000, covers services to be provided in regions across England and Wales. The tender period ended on 1st October 2024, with the contract period starting on 7th October 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic communications and general management consultancy. Particularly, SMEs stand to benefit given the procurement method and provisions supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies capable of delivering high-quality communications and engagement strategies will find this tender especially suited to their skills and services, given the focus on strategic advice and milestone messaging. The chosen supplier, Moxy Communications Ltd, exemplifies the kind of expertise needed to succeed in such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications & engagement advice

Notice Description

Strategic communications advice and support, including preparing handling plans and messaging for milestones.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27fa4e9f-8c8a-4f7c-b61e-b9b5fa200d6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391ef7b4-1a13-4f9a-8d64-0a5960c7032b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
O F W A T
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07584339198 ext 4444

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOXY COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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