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2021-004 Political monitoring service

OFGEM

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29 Apr 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "2021-004 Political monitoring service," initiated by Ofgem, is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £50,375.60, is classified under the market research services industry (CPV 79310000). The contract period runs from 6 April 2021 to 5 April 2025, with the original tender period concluded on 10 March 2021. Ofgem, located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, serves as the contracting authority overseeing this open procedure procurement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, political analysis, and related consulting services. Companies that can efficiently monitor political developments, provide summaries, and deliver timely notifications about key events may find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is open to a diverse range of suppliers.

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Notice Title

2021-004 Political monitoring service

Notice Description

As part of the political monitoring service Ofgem will require: - timely notification (by email) of important parliament announcements and announcements by other key energy stakeholders; - summaries of key debates and other activities, e.g. Committee meetings and Committee Reports, parliament Questions and Answers and Motions; - information on the planning and progress of relevant new legislation; and - up-to-date biographical information on elected representatives. A daily (Monday to Friday) summary by email, to be received by 10.45am covering and, where relevant, including summaries of, or links to, key announcements or documents: i.key government / parliament activities and announcements, e.g. Ministerial Appointments, Cabinet reshuffles / Committees/ Debates / Legislation/ Motions/ energy related Parliamentary Questions and Answers, including mentions of Ofgem. ii.relevant announcements, publications, speeches and events (including relevant coverage of party conferences) by the political parties represented in the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament and Welsh Parliament. iii.relevant activities and announcements, publications, speeches and events by other key energy stakeholders. iv.email alerts of any relevant government or stakeholder activity not covered in the daily email.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f257503-0322-49f2-b99a-b5577a67ca9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3fde31-eb6f-4c0b-8baf-9c0d5689a9ff
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2025 4-5 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DEHAVILLAND

POSITIF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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