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WEC Project Manager

O F W A T

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by O F W A T, based in Birmingham, was centred on the title "WEC Project Manager," falling under the industry category of recruitment services. This contract required oversight of a high-profile programme encompassing marketing, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and internal communications across England and Wales. The process, tagged under the award stage, concluded with an active award on 10th November 2025 to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and was valued at £40,800. The contract period initiated on 11th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in recruitment services, particularly those capable of managing multiple workstreams in large-scale projects. Enterprises with expertise in strategic marketing and communication management, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find substantial growth prospects by engaging in similar procurement opportunities, due to the inclusive nature of the tender process. Even though Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited secured the contract, companies within the same sector might benefit from following similar contracts initiated by O F W A T or similar authorities.

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Notice Title

WEC Project Manager

Notice Description

Project Management Lead will work closely with the Head of Marketing to oversee the day-to-day management of this high-profile programme. The role spans multiple workstreams, including marketing, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and internal communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c956e89-517f-4358-9acc-cd6c52c902d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807b43a9-e5ce-4624-84a7-2b9259f1f437
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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