Tender

Political monitoring services

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

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03 Mar 2025 at 13:21

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03 Mar 2025 at 10:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is currently in the tender stage of procuring political monitoring services. This tender, titled "Political Monitoring Services," is classified under the public relations services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. Located in London, the SSRO invites suppliers to provide parliamentary and policy monitoring services with an estimated contract value of £37,000, including VAT. The contract is expected to commence on or around 15 June 2025 and could span a maximum of four years. The amended response deadline for this tender is set at 10am on 2 April 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with a regulatory body involved in the UK Government's procurement of single source military equipment and services. Businesses specialising in public relations or subscription services and with capabilities in monitoring political and policy environments would be well-positioned to compete. The long-term nature of the contract, with an initial three-year period plus an option to extend by one additional year, provides potential for sustained business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Political monitoring services

Notice Description

The Defence Reform Act 2014 established the Single Source Regulations Office ("SSRO") as an independent regulator of the UK Government's procurement of single source military equipment and services. The SSRO supports the single source procurement framework and has several functions under the Act and the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014. The SSRO is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide parliamentary and policy monitoring services to the SSRO. Additional information: The contract has an estimated maximum contract value of PS37,000 (including VAT), and it is expected to commence on or around 15 June 2025 for a maximum period of 4 years (an initial 3 year period plus one optional extension of 12 months). Please note that the response date has been amended to 10am on 2 April 2025, the Invitation to tender has been amended accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8282aaec-b0af-4854-a1c5-027887e81043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf8231d-6463-40ff-b8ac-2e9316c6e0b8
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2029 4-5 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
SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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