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title: "Contractor to cover Writer post in Communications and Engagement team"
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# Contractor to cover Writer post in Communications and Engagement team

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8b1aa65-f1b3-4db9-b643-61a0072c1ebb

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by O F W A T involves the selection of a contractor to cover a Writer post within their Communications and Engagement team. Categorised under "Copyright consultancy services" (CPV 79121000), this contract falls within the services industry and is located in London, United Kingdom. The process used a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the contract period from 14th May 2025 to 14th November 2025. The tender process has already reached the "award" stage, with the award being actively conferred on 12th May 2025. OFWAT's registered address is 7 Hill Street, Birmingham, and their contact point for the procurement was Evgeny Kheyman.

This contract represents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically those with capabilities in communications and consultancy services. As it has been awarded to the SME, James Ernest Mccreadie, similar businesses specialising in copyright consultancy could benefit from targeting similar procurement opportunities. The provision of direct procurement suggests that companies with a well-established reputation in the field could have an advantage in single tender opportunities, particularly those focusing on strategic communication interventions for public sector bodies.

## Notice

Contractor to cover Writer post in Communications and Engagement team. The Writer will play a key role in ensuring that Ofwat delivers impactful and effective communications to a diverse range of audiences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1715db1-9e12-44b9-9d81-871d8d354804 |
| 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 | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES ERNEST MCCREADIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1715db1-9e12-44b9-9d81-871d8d354804

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1715db1-9e12-44b9-9d81-871d8d354804
  19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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