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Political Monitoring Contract

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2024 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for political monitoring services. The contract, known as the Political Monitoring Contract, falls under the services industry category with a value of £28,950 in GBP. The procurement process was initiated through a quotation procedure, and the contract includes an option to extend for up to three years. The contract period starts on April 8, 2024, and ends on April 7, 2027. The tender period ended on March 22, 2024, and the contract was awarded on April 5, 2024, with the Buckinghamshire Council as the buying organization located in Aylesbury, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that provide subscription services or political monitoring services to engage and potentially secure contracts with the Buckinghamshire Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. Businesses aiming to grow in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in political monitoring, can benefit from competing in this procurement process. It is essential for interested businesses to review the contract details and deadlines, align their offerings with the specified requirements, and engage effectively with the procurement method and process outlined by the buying organization.

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Notice Title

Political Monitoring Contract

Notice Description

Contract awarded for provision of political monitoring services, using a quotation procedure in line with the council's contract procedure rules. Option to extend for up to three years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b2a5ea3-887c-4258-8ac1-c3e24b1b4ac8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a10b2c6-a581-4255-a9a7-d68291a1afae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DODS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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