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title: "Interim Communications Manager (1) - Retail Market Opening"
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# Interim Communications Manager (1) - Retail Market Opening

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac75879c-b539-4534-9bd7-8dce8be8248c

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## Summary

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking an Interim Communications Manager to support the opening of the retail market in April 2017. This procurement, categorised under services and specifically classified as supplying temporary personnel (CPV: 79620000), is currently at the Award stage. The contract period commenced on 6th January 2017 and runs until 31st March 2017, with an awarded value of £16,338.86. This direct award process concluded the tender period on 7th December 2016.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and public relations, particularly those that focus on stakeholder engagement and strategic messaging. Firms that excel in coordinating large-scale communications efforts and possess experience with complex projects in the public sector will find their expertise particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, bringing the potential for innovation and tailored approaches to meet the needs of the Authority during this important market transition.

## Notice

Reporting to the Principal (Strategic Communications), Corporate Communications, this person will be required to support the delivery of the communications agenda for the opening of the retail market in April 2017. They will need to work closely with colleagues within the Corporate Communications pool, the Retail Market Opening programme team and across the organisation. The key responsibilities are to: * Support the Principal for RMO Communications on the delivery of the communications and engagement programme associated with the opening of the retail market for businesses and public bodies. This will include: * Providing support to the RMO programme group in the form of briefings, horizon scanning and media liaison. * Working with the Principal Communications, develop key messages for the RMO programme ensuring messages are tailored for the numerous stakeholders. * Provide high quality, specialist communications advice to colleagues. * Co-ordinate communications activity to ensure that it is joined-up across the programme and links with other programmes where appropriate. * Liaise with key stakeholders and audience groups to promote the delivery of key messages for RMO - to include arranging workshops and events. * Provide support and advice as needed to colleagues within the corporate communications pool. * Engage with colleagues to understand often complex, technical policy and turn this into accessible, compelling key messages in a variety of written formats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ad8345-c070-45b9-9653-67daa293fa91 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,338 |
| 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

- 22 Mar 2017 at 16:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ad8345-c070-45b9-9653-67daa293fa91
- 2 Mar 2017 at 18:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ad8345-c070-45b9-9653-67daa293fa91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ad8345-c070-45b9-9653-67daa293fa91
  22nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce9ce384-f5a2-42b8-aeb8-99ccd6793cf5

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