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Provision of Political Monitoring Services (NP 251) [PCR 2015]

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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21 Feb 2025 at 12:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is seeking to procure parliamentary, political, and government monitoring services under the title "Provision of Political Monitoring Services (NP 251) [PCR 2015]". This tender falls under the industry category of database and operating software packages, with additional classifications in monitoring and control services, database systems, and related services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period concludes on 14th March 2025, and the contract period spans from 17th April 2025 to 16th April 2028. The services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and elsewhere globally.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, by allowing them to provide specialised monitoring services and access to political databases and insights. Businesses that specialise in political and parliamentary monitoring, database management, and software solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By winning this tender, companies can establish a strong partnership with Historic England and expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Political Monitoring Services (NP 251) [PCR 2015]

Notice Description

Historic England is seeking parliamentary, political and government monitoring services to enable it to monitor activities relevant to Historic England and issues affecting it and our wider sector. As a part of this, Historic England is also seeking access to relevant political databases and insights, to inform its engagement activities. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa6126c-3412-43e6-8d41-0ed36f9c2ba8
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

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48612000 - Database-management system

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2028 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement HE
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
0370 333 0607

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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