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Interim Communications Manager

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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27 Jun 2018 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is currently finalising the acquisition of an "Interim Communications Manager" through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, which falls under the services category related to personnel supply, is based in the United Kingdom, with delivery addresses in both Birmingham and London. The procurement process is marked as complete, with the contract having commenced on 22 December 2017 and scheduled to end on 31 March 2018. The award date was 7 December 2017, and the total contract value is £23,862.50.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and stakeholder engagement services. Companies that are agile and experienced in developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies, particularly those with expertise in training and database management, would be well-suited to compete. This is especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, as the requirements of this contract align closely with the skills and capabilities that such businesses typically offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Communications Manager

Notice Description

Interim Communications Manager Reporting to the Senior Associate (Stakeholder Engagement), Corporate Communications, this person will support our work to plan and deliver excellent stakeholder engagement by developing and delivering an internal plan to embed the use of our stakeholder engagement system. They will need to work closely with colleagues within the Corporate Communications pool and across the organisation. The key responsibilities are to: * Ensure that our new Stakeholder Database 'Engage' is properly implemented and embedded across the organisation. * Become fully conversant with 'Engage' and how we use it for stakeholder mapping and analysis. * Develop and deliver the communications and engagement plan to support roll out. * Provide individual and group training on how to use the system. * Manage stakeholder relationships across Ofwat to ensure integration of Engage across Ofwat. * Communicate at all levels (written and verbal) focusing on ensuring that key staff understand the current and planned future status of the roll out. * Ensure risks and assumptions to roll out are managed and escalated to the right level. * To further develop and refine the core training materials for future use. * Working with colleagues, refine key messages for specific audiences. * Provide high quality, specialist stakeholder engagement advice to colleagues. * Provide support and advice as needed to colleagues within the corporate communications pool. * To work with the internal developer to refine certain features of Engage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ef1aa26-05a4-40fe-832e-0a478bf32248
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d86549-dd89-4ac2-8326-093cc42b2e1b
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,862 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 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
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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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE MARKETING

Further Information

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