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29 Jun 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a central government public authority, has awarded a contract titled "Political Monitoring Service" to DODS Group Limited. This procurement process falls under the services category and required monitoring of parliamentary and governmental activities across Westminster and devolved administrations. The procurement was carried out via a limited competition method below the threshold, with the contract being active from 2nd June 2026 and covering a period up to 31st May 2027, with an option for renewal until May 2028. The process's legal basis is outlined in the UKPGA legislation 2023/54. The contract, valued at £21,750 excluding VAT, was confirmed on 2nd June 2026 and is intended for delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in research and political monitoring services. SMEs like DODS Group, with expertise in tracking legislative developments, are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts due to the specialised knowledge required for monitoring political changes and activities. Companies operating in sectors such as public relations, policy analysis, and government affairs would find such tenders advantageous, enabling them to enhance their service offerings and develop long-term relationships with influential public bodies like the CMA.

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Notice Title

Political Monitoring Service

Notice Description

The CMA requires monitoring of forthcoming parliamentary and governmental business in Westminster and the devolved administrations, including speeches, debates, the passage of relevant legislation, oral questions, written questions, advance questions and EDMs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060908-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DODS GROUP

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