Tender

Parliamentary Monitoring 2025

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is inviting suppliers to participate in the tender for "Parliamentary Monitoring 2025," which falls under the industry category of Social Research Services (CPV 79315000). The procurement process is at the tender stage, following an open procedure (below threshold). The services required include parliamentary and political monitoring across Westminster, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as insights into the broader political context. The contract, valued at £48,000, will commence on 1 May 2025 and will run for two years with the option to extend for an additional year. Tenderers must submit their applications via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by the deadline of 19 March 2025, 12:00 PM GMT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with expertise in monitoring parliamentary and political developments. Businesses that can provide comprehensive and timely analysis of political activities and contexts will find this contract beneficial for growth, enabling them to establish or expand their service offerings within the public sector. The wide geographical coverage, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, broadens the potential market for skilled research and monitoring firms.

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Notice Title

Parliamentary Monitoring 2025

Notice Description

The Food Standards Agency is looking to appoint a supplier for parliamentary monitoring and information services. We require two services: Parliamentary and political monitoring across Westminster, Wales and NI Insight on the wider political context. 2 years with optional extension for one year Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4230521-0be2-4b5e-aac9-62fc7bbb37f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/419ba2a7-9e91-4231-b211-806233613793
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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