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Parliamentary Monitoring 2025

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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03 Jun 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, has concluded the award stage for the “Parliamentary Monitoring 2025” procurement process. This open procedure, classified under social research services, sought a supplier to provide parliamentary and political monitoring services across Westminster, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The contract with Dods Group Limited, valued at £24,600, commenced on 1 May 2025 and will run until 30 April 2027. Key deadlines included the tender period, which concluded on 19 March 2025. The procurement method was below the threshold open procedure, indicating a streamlined process catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in political analysis and social research services. Organisations capable of providing comprehensive monitoring and insights into political contexts are well-suited to this contract, particularly SMEs and VCSEs seeking to enhance their profile in governmental services. Businesses with operations or experience in the United Kingdom can leverage this contract to broaden their market presence, showcase their expertise in parliamentary monitoring, and cement relationships with a key public sector entity like the Food Standards Agency. The completion of the award stage signifies opportunities for the awarded supplier to deliver insights integral to governmental operations.

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Notice Title

Parliamentary Monitoring 2025

Notice Description

The Food Standards Agency is looking to appoint a supplier for parliamentary monitoring and information services. We require two services: 1. Parliamentary and political monitoring across Westminster, Wales and NI 2. Insight on the wider political context

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7af74efe-d7c3-4d30-8e98-967517a61c9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90b8ecd-8012-4e9a-888e-8e2ac9242fd5
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DODS GROUP

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