Award

Wales Political Monitoring

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 06:46

Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission involved awarding a contract for "Wales Political Monitoring." This procurement, under the central government's jurisdiction, was conducted using an open procurement method classified as a below threshold, open competition. The primary procurement category was services, specifically focusing on business services, including law and consulting. The completion status was reached on 27th August 2025, with Newsdirect (Wales) Ltd awarded the active contract on 30th July 2025. The contract is located in the United Kingdom, particularly focusing on the Welsh region (UKL), commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026, with an option for renewal up to 2029.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses interested in offering political monitoring services and engaging with the Welsh Government and Senedd Cymru. Organisations with expertise in providing up-to-date public policy, legislation, and political information would find this contract beneficial for growth, particularly SMEs that specialise in business services. The opportunity supports business expansion into governmental and legislative monitoring services, enhancing strategic partnerships with public authorities. SMEs capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement's emphasis on both quality and affordability provides an advantageous landscape for competitive bidders.

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Notice Title

Wales Political Monitoring

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission require immediate notification and access to the latest public policy, legislation and political information to support the delivery of our strategic priorities and engagement with the Welsh Government and Senedd Cymru.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 12 month term with the option to extend by 3 periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05037f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051407-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementhelpdesk@equalityhumanrights.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWSDIRECT (WALES

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