Award

Marketing

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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03 Oct 2025 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority, also known as Ofwat, recently completed a procurement process titled "Marketing," classified under recruitment services for the marketing sector. The procurement was managed through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to extreme urgency. The process was conducted under the ESPO Framework for recruitment services. Although initially planned to include a marketing professional for the Water Efficiency Campaign, the lot was ultimately cancelled. The contract was awarded on 1st September 2025, with a total value of £67,663.06, to Michael Page International Recruitment Limited, with delivery set in the UK.

This procurement process highlights significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment industry, particularly those able to operate under stringent timelines and conditions necessitated by urgent requirements. Companies like large recruitment firms are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities due to their resource capability and quick adaptability. The engagement with Ofwat could further open avenues for businesses looking to expand their services in the public utility sector, providing specialised recruitment solutions that align with strategic national campaigns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketing

Notice Description

Procurement using ESPO Framework, Recruitment Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marketing professional to work with the Head of Marketing to lead the day-to-day delivery of the inaugural Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC) Additional information: Framework ESPO - Recruitment service

Procurement Information

Further Competition under ESPO Framework - Recruitment Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a80f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062213-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,663 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice URLs

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