Tender

Political monitoring services

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

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Tender

03 Mar 2025 at 13:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide parliamentary and policy monitoring services, under the tender title "Political monitoring services". This procurement falls within the category of public relations and subscription services. The SSRO, located at 100 Parliament Street, London, United Kingdom, is initiating this as an open procedure. The key dates are the enquiry period deadline on 17 March 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 2 April 2025. The successful contract is expected to commence on 15 June 2025 and run for three years, with a possible extension of an additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in public relations and policy monitoring services, particularly those already serving or looking to enter the public sector market. SMEs are expressly welcomed and encouraged to participate due to the suitability designation for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies adept in delivering high-quality monitoring services within the context of parliamentary and policy environments will find this tender particularly advantageous. The total contract value is estimated at £37,000, offering a substantial engagement through a competitive yet accessible below-threshold procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Political monitoring services

Notice Description

The Defence Reform Act 2014 established the Single Source Regulations Office ("SSRO") as an independent regulator of the UK Government's procurement of single source military equipment and services. The SSRO supports the single source procurement framework and has several functions under the Act and the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014. The SSRO is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide parliamentary and policy monitoring services to the SSRO.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is expected to commence on or around 15 June 2025 for a maximum period of 4 years (an initial 3 year period plus one optional extension of 12 months).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007663-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,834 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,834 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE
Contact Name
The Single Source Regulations Office
Contact Email
procurement@ssro.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW18 2BQ
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)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandle
Westminster Constituency
Tooting

Further Information

Notice Documents

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