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Interim Communications Manager (1) - Retail Market Opening

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking an Interim Communications Manager to support the opening of the retail market in April 2017. This procurement, categorised under services and specifically classified as supplying temporary personnel (CPV: 79620000), is currently at the Award stage. The contract period commenced on 6th January 2017 and runs until 31st March 2017, with an awarded value of £16,338.86. This direct award process concluded the tender period on 7th December 2016.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and public relations, particularly those that focus on stakeholder engagement and strategic messaging. Firms that excel in coordinating large-scale communications efforts and possess experience with complex projects in the public sector will find their expertise particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, bringing the potential for innovation and tailored approaches to meet the needs of the Authority during this important market transition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Communications Manager (1) - Retail Market Opening

Notice Description

Reporting to the Principal (Strategic Communications), Corporate Communications, this person will be required to support the delivery of the communications agenda for the opening of the retail market in April 2017. They will need to work closely with colleagues within the Corporate Communications pool, the Retail Market Opening programme team and across the organisation. The key responsibilities are to: * Support the Principal for RMO Communications on the delivery of the communications and engagement programme associated with the opening of the retail market for businesses and public bodies. This will include: * Providing support to the RMO programme group in the form of briefings, horizon scanning and media liaison. * Working with the Principal Communications, develop key messages for the RMO programme ensuring messages are tailored for the numerous stakeholders. * Provide high quality, specialist communications advice to colleagues. * Co-ordinate communications activity to ensure that it is joined-up across the programme and links with other programmes where appropriate. * Liaise with key stakeholders and audience groups to promote the delivery of key messages for RMO - to include arranging workshops and events. * Provide support and advice as needed to colleagues within the corporate communications pool. * Engage with colleagues to understand often complex, technical policy and turn this into accessible, compelling key messages in a variety of written formats.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac75879c-b539-4534-9bd7-8dce8be8248c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ad8345-c070-45b9-9653-67daa293fa91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£16,338 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 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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