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title: "The Provision of Two Temporary Professionals - RAPID"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3171264-bd8c-4c53-8be2-fea5cb6f27de"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
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# The Provision of Two Temporary Professionals - RAPID

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3171264-bd8c-4c53-8be2-fea5cb6f27de

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) seeking to hire two temporary professionals for the RAPID framework. This project, classified under recruitment services, has a total contract value of £192,000 and is located in Birmingham and London. The tender was completed with an award date of 12 September 2019, and the contract period runs from 13 September 2019 to 31 March 2020. The procurement method is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 8 August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those with expertise in regulatory policy and economic analysis. Businesses that possess strong capabilities in providing temporary staffing solutions, specifically in the public sector context, would be well positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. With Ofwat being a prominent governing body within the UK, this award highlights the demand for specialised professionals to support regulatory functions, thereby fostering growth for firms adept at addressing such needs.

## Notice

ESPO Framework Agreement - Reference 3S_18 The provision of two temporary professionals for RAPID 1 X Temporary Principal Regulatory Policy Analyst 1 X Temporary Principal Economist Additional information: For Further Information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d56f4cc2-6882-4adb-b691-d1f546e62818 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,000 |
| 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2020 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d56f4cc2-6882-4adb-b691-d1f546e62818

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d56f4cc2-6882-4adb-b691-d1f546e62818
  6th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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