Tender

Parliamentary Monitoring Services

THE COAL AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 09:16

Tender Notice
Planning

25 Apr 2022 at 07:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

14 Apr 2022 at 12:48

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Coal Authority has awarded a contract for "Parliamentary Monitoring Services" to GCX Technologies Ltd. This procurement, classified under CPV code 48520000 for multimedia software packages, is aimed at providing comprehensive insights from the UK Government and devolved administrations of Scotland and Wales. This includes monitoring government policies, plans, strategies, and parliamentary activities. The contract, valued at £38,400, was procured through an open procedure and officially commenced on 20th August 2024, concluding on 20th August 2027. The service will be delivered to the Coal Authority's office located at NG18 4RG, Mansfield, England. The procurement process involved six suppliers accessing the tender documents, with three submitting bids by the tender end date of 13th May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems designed for political and parliamentary monitoring. SMEs in this field can leverage this contract to expand their footprint and enhance their portfolios with government contracts. Companies with expertise in delivering timely alerts, daily updates, technical support, and comprehensive account management services are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This procurement is particularly advantageous for businesses aiming to build a reliable service system capable of supporting the Coal Authority in its mission to stay informed on political developments and strategically align their operations accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parliamentary Monitoring Services

Notice Description

The Coal Authority (client) is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and our mission is to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. The Coal Authority has a legal duty under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991, to repair properties damaged by coal mining subsidence in the five coalfield regions. The works are funded by grant in aid from central government, in order that the Coal Authority can discharge its statutory duty. Invitation A parliamentary monitoring service is required by the Coal Authority to give up to date, proactive and thorough insight into developments from the external political environment. This includes government policy, government plans and strategy, parliamentary activity of parliamentarians and general government business from the UK Government and the devolved administrations of the Scottish and Welsh parliaments. The Coal Authority are therefore looking for an off the shelf package which can deliver on these key objectives. 1. Timeliness of alerts (Coal Authority mentions) 2. Daily updates and summaries 3. Delivery of training and refresher training 4. Access to technical support 5. Account management 6. The uptime/availability of the system. This tender will be operated through our procurement portal Inbye with details on how to use in additional information. Additional information: Coal Authority tenders are now being undertaken by the Authority's eTender portal InBye, details of how to register are attached to this notice. Should you wish to participate in any electronic tender exercise you will need to register your company details, which will require the provision of some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system. Use of the system is free of charge. In order to register please log on to https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ Should you have any difficulties please refer to the attached generic etender doc or contact Adam Beckett - adambeckett@coal.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2abb639b-bd11-4b7e-a5e9-8aabb561cd16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff106c9e-53de-41cb-9834-740ef5fdf736
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

72222300 - Information technology services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
24 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2027 3-4 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
THE COAL AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Adam Beckett
Contact Email
adambeckett@coal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07776589350

Buyer Location

Locality
MANSFIELD
Postcode
NG18 4RG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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