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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) based in Birmingham, UK, involved the contract titled "PROC.0251 - Marketing Lead". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 2nd January 2026, and completed by 31st March 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the established threshold, thus not involving competition. The awarded contract, worth £15,000, was issued to TINA FEGENT LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Thame, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and related business services. Companies well-suited for such contracts include SMEs with expertise in delivering strategic marketing leadership and those capable of managing extensive projects without open competition. The contract provides an avenue for businesses to establish a working relationship with a public authority in the central government sector, potentially leading to future collaborations or similar projects. This opportunity underlines the importance of SMEs being prepared for non-competitive bids and highlights the benefit of maintaining readiness for direct contractual engagement with government bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PROC.0251 - Marketing Lead

Notice Description

Procurement for a Marketing Lead - PS15000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c790
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064736-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TINA FEGENT

Further Information

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