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2021-004 Political monitoring service

OFGEM

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03 Mar 2021 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, based in London, has initiated a tender titled "2021-004 Political monitoring service" in the market research services sector. This procurement, which is at the Tender stage, features a budget of £64,000 and adopts an open procedure below the threshold. The deadline for submissions is set for 10 March 2021, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The services are needed across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North East, and others.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in political monitoring and market research services. Businesses that can provide timely notifications and in-depth analysis of parliamentary activities, legislation, and key stakeholder announcements will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Ofgem can enhance organisational visibility and foster potential future collaborations in the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2021-004 Political monitoring service

Notice Description

As part of the political monitoring service Ofgem will require: - timely notification (by email) of important parliament announcements and announcements by other key energy stakeholders; - summaries of key debates and other activities, e.g. Committee meetings and Committee Reports, parliament Questions and Answers and Motions; - information on the planning and progress of relevant new legislation; and - up-to-date biographical information on elected representatives. A daily (Monday to Friday) summary by email, to be received by 10.45am covering and, where relevant, including summaries of, or links to, key announcements or documents: i.key government / parliament activities and announcements, e.g. Ministerial Appointments, Cabinet reshuffles / Committees/ Debates / Legislation/ Motions/ energy related Parliamentary Questions and Answers, including mentions of Ofgem. ii.relevant announcements, publications, speeches and events (including relevant coverage of party conferences) by the political parties represented in the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament and Welsh Parliament. iii.relevant activities and announcements, publications, speeches and events by other key energy stakeholders. iv.email alerts of any relevant government or stakeholder activity not covered in the daily email.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31dc03a8-b820-489a-ae28-5a434590975f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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