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Provision of Parliamentary Monitoring Service

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Parliamentary Monitoring Service" is spearheaded by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), located in Bristol, England. The contract was awarded on 24th August 2015 and is set to run from 1st September 2015 until 31st August 2018. This tender falls under the industry category of supporting services for the government, specifically focusing on parliamentary and political monitoring services. The procurement method employed was a selective approach, adhering to a restricted procedure. Interested parties were encouraged to submit their participation requests by 10:00 a.m. on 16th July 2015.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in political research, monitoring, or engagement tools to expand their operations, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Agencies that are well-versed in real-time monitoring, client engagement, and possess a strong understanding of health-related issues will be ideally positioned to compete. The skills required include delivering timely information and demonstrating excellent customer service, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Parliamentary Monitoring Service

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a provider for the following:1)Parliamentary monitoring 2)Political research and engagement tools 3)Ad-hoc political research. The requirement for a parliamentary monitoring service fits into the following categories:1) Parliamentary monitoring a) General Parliamentary/political monitoring NHSBT requires rolling live updates and a regular summary of the upcoming parliamentary and political agenda in the UK Parliament, Devolved Administrations; and European Parliament, including (but not limited to): legislative activity; debates; oral questions; ministerial statements; select committee activity; All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) activity; ministerial engagements; policy announcements; consultations; and relevant Government departmental press releases. This must be delivered electronically to named contacts. b) Specific Parliamentary monitoring - UK Parliament - NHSBT requires to be notified of all relevant activity on specific nominated issues in the UK Parliament. This must be delivered electronically on a daily rolling basis to nominated contacts. There will be a requirement to monitor certain search terms/key issues. Devolved administrations: NHSBT requires to be notified of all relevant activity on specific nominated issues in the Devolved Administrations. This must be delivered electronically on a daily rolling basis to nominated contacts. There will be a requirement to monitor certain search terms/key issues. European Parliament:NHSBT requires to be notified of all relevant activity in the European Parliament. This must be delivered electronically on a daily basis to nominated contacts. There will be a requirement to monitor certain search terms/key issues. 2) Political research and engagement tools: NHSBT requires the successful agency to provide online political research tools, including:a)Access to biographical and other relevant information on Parliamentarians and senior civil servants, including current/previous political roles, political/other interests, and contact details. b)Tools to engage with/record contact with Parliamentarians and senior civil servants. Including access to a regularly updated full contact list of all members of the Government including their Private Office (Special Advisors, Private Secretaries etc).c)User-friendly searchable records of Parliamentary activity. d)The ability to track all relevant Parliamentary activity relating to specific Parliamentarians and nominated issues/Bills. 3) Ad-hoc political research -to meet ad-hoc requests for political research, often at short notice. The appointed agency ideally will have experience in working with the public sector. An understanding of health issues, in particular an understanding of NHSBT issues would be of benefit. The appointed agency will have to demonstrate excellent customer service and working as part of a wider team Additional information: Requests to participate must be submitted by email to Ros Gill no later than 10.00 a.m. Thursday 16th July 2015. Any requests received after this deadline may not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e79eb90-0dd5-47c5-b788-e42b02ca9be5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2018 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DODS

Further Information

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