Award

Political Monitoring Services

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2017 at 15:01

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

10 Oct 2017 at 13:11

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2017 at 11:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has awarded a contract for Political Monitoring Services to Dods Parliamentary Communications Limited. This procurement, classified under research and development services, was published on 10th October 2017, and the contract is valued at £67,500, covering a period from 14th November 2017 to 14th November 2020, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing for broad participation, and the deadline for tender submissions was 31st October 2017. Services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly appealing for SMEs with expertise in political consulting, research, and monitoring services, providing a chance to collaborate with a significant public body. The ICO is looking for providers who can effectively track political developments relevant to its objectives, making this a lucrative opportunity for businesses skilled in political analysis and communication strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Political Monitoring Services

Notice Description

The ICO wishes to engage a provider of political monitoring services. The chosen provider will be required to help ensure the ICO is aware of and understands all the political issues, developments and discussions that are taking place in the UK and EU on matters relating to the ICO's remit and objectives. Additional information: The contract term is 3 years. However there may be an option to extend the contract for a further year, increasing the contract value by an estimated PS20,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-978aff1c-528b-4d60-969f-9371f3129f93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719f1a5f-6a32-4f76-aac4-8bc690d4faa3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2017 - 14 Nov 2020 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DODS PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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