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Invitation to Tender - Political monitoring service

PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN FOR WALES - OMBWDSMON GWASANAETHAU CYHOEDDUS CYMRU

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 11:24

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 12:34

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, located at Pencoed, Bridgend, has awarded a contract for a political monitoring service tailored to the needs of its office. The procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services and covers key stakeholders in Wales such as the Welsh Parliament and Welsh Government. The contract was awarded to Cavendish Cymru, based in Cardiff, with the contractual agreement signed on 9 January 2026. The procurement process utilised an open tender method and has reached the award stage, with previous tender and bidding processes completed as of the last update.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in political monitoring and consultancy services within public policy and governance sectors. Ideal candidates would possess expertise in political developments within Wales, particularly concerning health, local government, and housing services, alongside offering advice and support in engaging with Members of the Senedd. Companies with a strong understanding of local Welsh political landscapes and stakeholder management can leverage this tender opportunity to expand their services. Additionally, firms with capabilities in delivering tailored consultancy and timely updates on political insights would find this procurement particularly suitable for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Political monitoring service

Notice Description

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of political monitoring service tailored to the needs of the office.The focus of the service will be on:* the Welsh Parliament and Welsh Government* the parties represented in the Welsh Parliament* the key stakeholders in Wales responsible for scrutinising the delivery of public services in Wales and contributing their insights to the policy process (such as Audit Wales, Health Inspectorate Wales or Care Inspectorate Wales).The provider of this service will supply a comprehensive and timely service, updating on political developments relevant to the organisations listed above, covering subject areas concerning public services in Wales and the standards of conduct in local democracy in Wales.The Ombudsman may also occasionally require more detailed briefings on specific subjects, as well as advice and support on projects focused on engagement with Members of the Senedd and their staff. The supplier should have expertise and capacity to support the Ombudsman in such projects, for which an additional fee may be chargeable.Of particular importance will be the developments in relation to the health, local government and housing services in Wales, since those services account for the largest proportion of our complaints; as well as developments directly impacting the Ombudsman's office.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155630
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155630
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN FOR WALES - OMBWDSMON GWASANAETHAU CYHOEDDUS CYMRU
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF35 5LJ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Pencoed and Penprysg
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAVENDISH CYMRU

Further Information

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