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EHRC 2526-02 Wales Political Monitoring

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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27 Aug 2025 at 06:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "EHRC 2526-02 Wales Political Monitoring" was completed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, situated in Manchester, with services needed in Wales, United Kingdom. The project falls under the business services category, specifically encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security with a CPV code of 79000000. Using an open procedure method, the tender aimed at providing timely access to public policy and political information relevant to the Welsh Government and Senedd Cymru. This contract, valued at £4,200, commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. Newsdirect (Wales) Ltd was the chosen supplier following the award announcement on 27th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive monitoring and analytical services, as evidenced by the selection of Newsdirect (Wales) Ltd, a small-scale enterprise. Companies specialising in business services such as consulting, political analysis, and policy monitoring would benefit from such contracts by expanding their client base and gaining reputable public sector engagement. The open procurement method further supports competition, allowing diverse businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in servicing government and public sector needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2526-02 Wales Political Monitoring

Notice Description

The provision of immediate notification and access to the latest public policy, legislation and political information to support the delivery of our strategic priorities and engagement with the Welsh Government and Senedd Cymru.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-022b895e-118e-4445-81bc-b9420375130e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48024b90-0085-4269-8775-76af4cd349da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWSDIRECT (WALES

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