Tender

Provision of a political monitoring service

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AUTHORITY

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08 Nov 2021 at 11:07

Tender Notice
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08 Nov 2021 at 11:04

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Oct 2021 at 09:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Professional Standards Authority is conducting an open tender for the "Provision of a Political Monitoring Service" aimed at tracking political and parliamentary activity throughout the UK. This service, valued at £12,000, is crucial for supporting the Authority's strategic activities and will be utilised primarily by its Standards and Policy team, alongside various staff members. Proposals must be submitted by 12:00 on 8 November 2021, with the contract period set to commence on 1 December 2021 and extend until 30 November 2025. The delivery address for the service is located in London, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in political or parliamentary monitoring services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate agility and tailored offerings. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive reporting and analysis on political matters are well-positioned to compete, ensuring they can meet the diverse needs of the Professional Standards Authority during its contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a political monitoring service

Notice Description

The Professional Standards Authority is seeking a monitoring service which is tailored to our interests and covers political and parliamentary activity across the UK, as well as tracking key stakeholders and issues, and identifying mentions of the Authority. The monitoring service is used primarily by the Standards and Policy team but is also used to keep the whole organisation, including its Board, briefed on key political and parliamentary activity and supports the breadth of the Authority's strategic activities. Access to the service will be required by multiple members of staff. Further details can be found in the Invitation to Tender Document attached. Please submit proposals and the attached supplier questionnaire directly to the Authority through policy@professionalstandards.org.uk by 12:00 on 8 November 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/688035b4-82dd-4c51-b11d-8a6ea9dc20e5
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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