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Parliamentary Monitoring

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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28 May 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission, based in Birmingham, awarded a contract titled "Parliamentary Monitoring" under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. This limited procurement process, conducted via competitive quotation for amounts below the threshold, has concluded with the contract award on 21st March 2025 for a value of £40,800. The contract period begins on 1st May 2025 and extends until 30th April 2029, with services delivered to a location within the postal code B2 4BP. The primary procurement category is services, and the tender was particularly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in media monitoring and information services. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality reporting and analysis of parliamentary activities can find this contract a valuable asset for building expertise and credentials in governmental communications and monitoring services. The successful supplier, DODS GROUP PLC, is a large-scale business, highlighting the potential for SMEs to compete effectively given their agility and specialisation in the targeted service area.

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Notice Title

Parliamentary Monitoring

Notice Description

Parliamentary Monitoring service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b00e2ea6-2484-4887-adac-271a97242edf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 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
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DODS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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