--- title: "Interim Communications Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ef1aa26-05a4-40fe-832e-0a478bf32248" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ef1aa26-05a4-40fe-832e-0a478bf32248" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ef1aa26-05a4-40fe-832e-0a478bf32248.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ef1aa26-05a4-40fe-832e-0a478bf32248.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY" published: "2018-06-27" --- # Interim Communications Manager Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ef1aa26-05a4-40fe-832e-0a478bf32248 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ef1aa26-05a4-40fe-832e-0a478bf32248) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ef1aa26-05a4-40fe-832e-0a478bf32248.json) ## Summary The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is currently finalising the acquisition of an "Interim Communications Manager" through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, which falls under the services category related to personnel supply, is based in the United Kingdom, with delivery addresses in both Birmingham and London. The procurement process is marked as complete, with the contract having commenced on 22 December 2017 and scheduled to end on 31 March 2018. The award date was 7 December 2017, and the total contract value is £23,862.50. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and stakeholder engagement services. Companies that are agile and experienced in developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies, particularly those with expertise in training and database management, would be well-suited to compete. This is especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, as the requirements of this contract align closely with the skills and capabilities that such businesses typically offer. ## Notice Interim Communications Manager Reporting to the Senior Associate (Stakeholder Engagement), Corporate Communications, this person will support our work to plan and deliver excellent stakeholder engagement by developing and delivering an internal plan to embed the use of our stakeholder engagement system. They will need to work closely with colleagues within the Corporate Communications pool and across the organisation. The key responsibilities are to: * Ensure that our new Stakeholder Database 'Engage' is properly implemented and embedded across the organisation. * Become fully conversant with 'Engage' and how we use it for stakeholder mapping and analysis. * Develop and deliver the communications and engagement plan to support roll out. * Provide individual and group training on how to use the system. * Manage stakeholder relationships across Ofwat to ensure integration of Engage across Ofwat. * Communicate at all levels (written and verbal) focusing on ensuring that key staff understand the current and planned future status of the roll out. * Ensure risks and assumptions to roll out are managed and escalated to the right level. * To further develop and refine the core training materials for future use. * Working with colleagues, refine key messages for specific audiences. * Provide high quality, specialist stakeholder engagement advice to colleagues. * Provide support and advice as needed to colleagues within the corporate communications pool. * To work with the internal developer to refine certain features of Engage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d86549-dd89-4ac2-8326-093cc42b2e1b | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 22 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £23,862 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B5 4UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MICHAEL PAGE MARKETING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 27 Jun 2018 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d86549-dd89-4ac2-8326-093cc42b2e1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d86549-dd89-4ac2-8326-093cc42b2e1b 27th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec8670cd-0d44-4ecc-8fda-85a26f3bb5e4 Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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