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title: "Executive Search and Selection for Chief Operating Officer"
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# Executive Search and Selection for Chief Operating Officer

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b63abda-5610-46e4-9269-59ff75e4143f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, awarding a contract for "Executive Search and Selection for Chief Operating Officer." This falls under the industry category of placement services of personnel. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action. The purchasing organisation is based in Birmingham, West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on July 31, 2023, with a contract period set from August 17, 2023, to November 30, 2023.

This opportunity with Ofwat is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is ideal for businesses providing consultancy services in executive search and selection. The successful supplier, Saxton Bampfylde Hever Limited, will be responsible for recruiting a Chief Operating Officer to work closely with Ofwat's Lead Talent Partner and Senior Leadership Team. Businesses experienced in talent acquisition within the public sector would find this tender attractive for growth and collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

Awarded using Ofwat's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services. The Services required is to undertake a full Service of effective advertising, search, selection and candidate management process to recruit a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Ofwat. The Supplier will be working closely with our Lead Talent Partner, Chief Executive, and the interviewing panel. The COO will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and leads the Corporate Enablers Directorate. The Directorate provides professional corporate enabling services - Finance, Procurement, IT, Workplace Services, People - so that Ofwat runs smoothly and contributes to the achievement of our Time to Act strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3aa1b3-6526-4af9-ac96-bce501f6c877 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| 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 | SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2023 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3aa1b3-6526-4af9-ac96-bce501f6c877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3aa1b3-6526-4af9-ac96-bce501f6c877
  30th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ofwat.gov.uk

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