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EHRC 2425-02 Scottish Parliamentary Monitoring

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jul 2024 at 11:23

Award Notice
Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 13:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) conducted an open procurement process for "EHRC 2425-02 Scottish Parliamentary Monitoring" within the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with additional focus on equal opportunities consultancy services. The process, aimed at acquiring a daily email service that outlines the latest public policy, legislation, and political information, included key deadlines for tender submissions ending on 24th May 2024. The contract, valued at £16,000, covers the period from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025, and it focuses on deliveries in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase as of 26th July 2024, and the contract was awarded to Newsdirect on 3rd June 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in consultancy and monitoring services within the legislative and political information domain. Organisations with expertise in producing detailed political briefings and those with a robust understanding of the Scottish policy landscape are well-suited to compete. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios, bolster their credentials in the consultancy field, and expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2425-02 Scottish Parliamentary Monitoring

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission requires a daily email service outlining the latest public policy, legislation and political information to support and inform the effective delivery of our strategic plan, external engagement with Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, media work, and internal policy and strategy development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06dc72cf-7f43-4aa6-aad9-99fd99fcc033
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a2c2e7-7937-40a3-9360-1b6b335127eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

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

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWSDIRECT

Further Information

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