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Provision of a Political Monitoring Service

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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27 Oct 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a political monitoring service. This contract, identified by the tender title "Provision of a Political Monitoring Service," falls under the services category, specifically public relations management services. The procurement was executed through a limited method, indicating a below threshold and limited competition approach. The contract was awarded to DODS GROUP LIMITED, with the active contract period starting on 16th October 2025 and ending on 15th October 2026, with possible extensions up to three additional years.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating in the political consultancy and public relations sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with expertise in political monitoring services, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The contract, valued at £41,400, also provides prospective contractors with the potential for an extended partnership with a reputable public authority in the UK, thus offering a significant platform for demonstrating value and expanding client portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Political Monitoring Service

Notice Description

NOC requires a political monitoring provider to support our partnerships, public affairs and wider engagement team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d469
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068641-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 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
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DODS GROUP

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