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Interim Head of Finance

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the role of Interim Head of Finance, conducted by the Water Services Regulation Authority, located in Birmingham, England. This contract, which falls under the services sector and pertains to the supply of personnel including temporary staff, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was initiated on 18th September 2018 and the contract period is set to conclude on 31st December 2018. The process was recently marked as complete as of 14th September 2018, with a total contract value of £31,752.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in financial management and staffing services. Businesses with capabilities in budgeting, forecasting, and providing temporary financial personnel would be particularly well-suited to compete. The role entails responsibilities that include managing financial resources effectively and contributing to improvements in financial governance, thus appealing to firms with a strong track record in delivering financial services in a regulatory context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Head of Finance

Notice Description

Key Responsibilities of the role: * Provision of services to our programmes and resource pools, including all aspects of budgeting, forecasting and reporting to ensure our financial management is in line with the financial strategy, as well as support for all business case submissions. * Business improvement of the finance and related functions control environment, ultimately ensuring that the day to day activities and processes operate effectively and efficiently in accordance with documented policies and procedures and provide effective challenge to deliver improvements whilst maintaining adequate controls. * Acting as a strong ambassador and role model of Ofwat's SAILOR values. Playing a leadership role in financial management upskilling across the organisation. * Responsible for the efficient and effective use of financial resources, demonstrating sound financial management and financial strategic long term planning to ensure cost effectiveness and value for money in the delivery of services. * Work in tandem within programmes and resource pools to ensure joint delivery of projects and service improvements to achieve business benefits within our programme management framework. * Act as a champion for governance - establish, maintain and enforce best practice processes, policies and standards - appropriately developing these to get the right balance between good governance, best practice and pace. * Contributing to and leading on projects within the Business Improvement Programme and deputising for the Director of Finance when necessary. Additional information: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a3d52a8-d17b-45ad-866a-af535d64dfef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363f105a-d6f5-4606-9011-30a5f6548607
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,752 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 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
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SF RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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