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Contractor to cover Writer post in Communications and Engagement team

O F W A T

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19 May 2025 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by O F W A T involves the selection of a contractor to cover a Writer post within their Communications and Engagement team. Categorised under "Copyright consultancy services" (CPV 79121000), this contract falls within the services industry and is located in London, United Kingdom. The process used a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the contract period from 14th May 2025 to 14th November 2025. The tender process has already reached the "award" stage, with the award being actively conferred on 12th May 2025. OFWAT's registered address is 7 Hill Street, Birmingham, and their contact point for the procurement was Evgeny Kheyman.

This contract represents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically those with capabilities in communications and consultancy services. As it has been awarded to the SME, James Ernest Mccreadie, similar businesses specialising in copyright consultancy could benefit from targeting similar procurement opportunities. The provision of direct procurement suggests that companies with a well-established reputation in the field could have an advantage in single tender opportunities, particularly those focusing on strategic communication interventions for public sector bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contractor to cover Writer post in Communications and Engagement team

Notice Description

Contractor to cover Writer post in Communications and Engagement team. The Writer will play a key role in ensuring that Ofwat delivers impactful and effective communications to a diverse range of audiences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8b1aa65-f1b3-4db9-b643-61a0072c1ebb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1715db1-9e12-44b9-9d81-871d8d354804
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 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
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

JAMES ERNEST MCCREADIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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