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Interim Senior Associate - Press Office

O F W A T

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05 Oct 2022 at 20:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Interim Senior Associate - Press Office" was completed by the buying organisation, O F W A T, based in Birmingham, England. The contract falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, specifically temporary staff. The procurement method used was selective, with the type of procurement process being a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th August 2022, and the contract period extends from 26th August 2022 to 31st October 2022. The contract was awarded to Morgan Hunt UK Limited, a large-scale business based in London.

This tender procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing temporary staffing services, to engage with O F W A T in supporting their press office activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly may find this contract suitable for expanding their business operations. The successful tenderer will have the chance to work closely with the press office function of O F W A T in London, contributing to proactive campaigns, reactive media handling, and engaging with national print, broadcast, and trade media. This contract also requires out-of-hours media enquiry services, which can offer a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities beyond regular business hours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Senior Associate - Press Office

Notice Description

The successful candidate will help Ofwat's press office function, building our profile and reputation, developing proactive campaigns and lead reactive media handling. You will need to establish yourself as credible and reliable with all parts of the organisation - including the leadership team. You will need to be able to understand often complex, technical policy and turn it into accessible, compelling messages. You will also need to provide wider support to the Corporate Communications resource pool, as required. Key deliverables * Help to oversee the press office function within Ofwat, acting as a primary point of contact for the media - national print, broadcast and trade. * Work closely with the relevant policy leads, to build proactive opportunity such as national broadcast interviews, op-eds, features etc. * Contribute to our reactive media handling. You will draft lines to take, statements and press releases. * Coordinate closely with press offices in Ofwat's key stakeholders including other regulators and government departments, ensuring timely sharing of information and insights. * Ensure that Ofwat's senior leadership are briefed on any relevant news stories or emerging issues. * Be responsible for preparing senior colleagues in advance of broadcast or print media interviews. This will include drafting comprehensive briefing notes and arranging mock interview sessions. * Build strong relationships with key journalists across national print, broadcast and trade media. * As a member of Ofwat's Communications team, you will actively support broader communications activities and campaigns. * Like many other organisations, Ofwat operates an 'out-of-hours' media enquiry service. You will be required to be part of the 'out-of-hours' rota and also to take part in it, including occasionally at weekends and public holidays.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33445366-e00b-4dec-867b-4f0f842bcf97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02cedb18-297e-49a1-8cfc-3cfadea8b717
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,517 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,517 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2022 - 2 Nov 2022 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
Lena Cluxton
Contact Email
lena.cluxton@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 644 7534

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN HUNT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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