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Provision of Political Monitoring Services (NP 251) [PCR 2015] - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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14 Apr 2025 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of political monitoring services, awarded to Dods Group Limited. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting database and operating software packages, as well as monitoring and control services. The procurement method used was the open procedure, and the contract is set to run from 17 April 2025 until 16 April 2028. This process was initiated for a value of £37,500, with Historic England requiring services to monitor parliamentary, political, and governmental activities relevant to its operations and the wider sector. The contract involves delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions globally. The award stage commenced on 10 April 2025, with the contract's official notice published on 14 April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in political monitoring, database systems, and related services to expand their reach and grow their business. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By providing access to comprehensive political databases and insights, businesses can contribute to Historic England's engagement activities, benefiting from a high-profile contract that enhances their visibility in the sector. Companies with expertise in monitoring and control services, database management systems, and software packages could leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and build a strong partnership with a prestigious organisation like Historic England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Political Monitoring Services (NP 251) [PCR 2015] - AWARD

Notice Description

Historic England is seeking parliamentary, political and government monitoring services to enable it to monitor activities relevant to Historic England and issues affecting it and our wider sector. As a part of this, Historic England is also seeking access to relevant political databases and insights, to inform its engagement activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3026c5-4177-45ec-affc-84e9e1a745b6
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48612000 - Database-management system

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2028 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement HE
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
0370 333 0607

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DODS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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