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Interim Senior Associate (Policy), for Major Projects (6-months)

O F W A T

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12 Aug 2026 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofwat procured interim senior associate policy support for its major projects programme. The service is temporary personnel provision (CPV 79620000), focused on developing and delivering policy across commercial, financial, regulatory and related areas for major water and wastewater infrastructure in England. The role supports projects using competitive delivery models, including Ofwat’s Direct Procurement for Customers model and the Specified Infrastructure Projects Regulations model, and interfaces with projects approved through the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development process. The work is delivered for Ofwat, whose offices are in Birmingham, with activity also taking place in London. The requirement is for a single service provider and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Morgan Hunt UK Limited on 24 June 2026. It was run as a selective call-off from the ESPO Framework 3S-22 Strategic HR Services, Lot 1c for commercial services covering finance, procurement and legal support. The tender deadline was 18 June 2026 at 2pm. The awarded value was £36,628.48 excluding VAT. The contract runs from 20 July 2026 to 19 January 2027. It covers a six-month interim senior associate policy role and was awarded as a single-provider contract. The main procurement category is services, specifically the supply of temporary personnel. The award is active and the overall tender status is complete.

This award indicates demand for specialist interim policy professionals who can work across commercial, financial and regulatory issues in major water and wastewater infrastructure. A credible future competitor would need to provide senior-level strategic policy capability, respond flexibly to an organisation’s changing priorities and translate policy into delivery for complex infrastructure programmes. Relevant experience would include competitive procurement or delivery models such as Direct Procurement for Customers and the Specified Infrastructure Projects Regulations, together with an understanding of how major regulated projects are developed and governed. Familiarity with the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development process would be valuable. Staffing businesses and specialist consultancies able to supply suitably experienced personnel through public-sector frameworks are the closest fit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Senior Associate (Policy), for Major Projects (6-months)

Notice Description

Awarded under ESPO Framework 3S-22 Strategic HR Services, Lot 1c - Commercial (Finance, Procurement & Legal) to a single Service Provider. As Interim Senior Associate (Policy), for Major Projects (6-months): To support our strategic programme of policy development and delivery. This is key role in delivering Ofwat's policy approaches across commercial, financial, regulatory and other policy related to the PS50bn pipeline of Major Projects. The Interim will be proactive and respond flexibly to the needs of the organisation by supporting the development of policy to support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across England. This will primarily be completed through competitive delivery models such as Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers ("DPC") model or the Specified Infrastructure Projects Regulations model ("SIPR"), as used in the delivery of the Thames Tideway Tunnel project. They will also interface with projects that have been approved through the RAPID (Regulator's Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development) process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d4037c1-3fdd-4268-ab72-003349efae82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37426a66-febc-476c-a086-1ecf0d25c7aa
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£36,628 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,628 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Postcode Area
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

Morgan Hunt

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