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Parliamentary Monitoring and Associated Services

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2024 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council (GDC) has finalised the award of a contract to DeHavilland Limited for the provision of Parliamentary Monitoring and Associated Services. The contract, identified as GDC-2024-010, falls under the industry category of public relations services (CPV 79416000) and includes subscription services and news-agency services. This comprehensive service will monitor and report on parliamentary, political, and stakeholder activities relevant to the GDC's interests in the health and regulatory sectors across the UK. The contract, which uses an open procurement method, started on 1 September 2024 and runs until 30 August 2027, with an option for a two-year extension. Key delivery locations include the West Midlands and London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations, political consultancy, or news services, particularly those focusing on health sector and regulatory affairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the GDC’s approach to procure services through an open procedure below threshold, facilitating broader participation. The contract, valued at GBP 30,000, underscores the potential for ongoing collaboration and additional service provisions over its multi-year term, making it an attractive opportunity for versatile businesses aiming to leverage their expertise in political and stakeholder engagement monitoring.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parliamentary Monitoring and Associated Services

Notice Description

The General Dental Council (GDC) has awarded a contract to DeHavilland for the provision of Parliamentary Monitoring and Associated Services. This service will deliver a range of tailored political monitoring services aligned with the GDC's specific areas of interest, including: - Dentistry - Oral health - The wider health sector - Regulatory reform - Stakeholder engagement activities The service will cover all four nations of the UK, ensuring comprehensive updates from their respective parliaments or assemblies. Additionally, it will encompass coverage from across all media channels. Key service provisions include: - Parliamentary Monitoring: Full coverage and updates on relevant debates, questions, select committee activities, Government bills, and other legislative developments that may impact the health sector or regulation. The service will also include key government announcements relevant to the GDC's work. - Political Monitoring: Updates on party political news and policy developments that affect the GDC's areas of interest. - Stakeholder Monitoring: Key updates on stakeholder activities and their responses to government announcements, consultations, or parliamentary bills. The contract commences on 1 September 2024, for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to a further two years, at the GDC's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4171d77f-8e58-4a1f-bc4b-99abb0e4c896
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79980000 - Subscription services

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2027 2-3 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
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEHAVILLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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