Tender

Political monitoring service

COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL

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Summary of the contracting process

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, a body governed by public law, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a "Political monitoring service". The service contract is to run for three years and aims to provide timely political and policy information crucial for the Coleg to stay informed and influential in relevant decisions. Based in Carmarthen, the tender is open under the "services" category, with significant documentation published on 4th November 2025. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 20th November 2025 at 10:00 AM, with the award decision expected by 24th November 2025. The procurement process follows an open method, inviting broad participation.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in political consultancy, monitoring services, or information services, particularly those experienced in working with public sector clients. Organisations capable of delivering bilingual services, especially in Welsh, are likely to be at an advantage. The prospective contract provides a stable, long-term engagement in the public service sector, supporting strategic growth for firms capable of delivering accurate and insightful political monitoring reports. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses aiming to strengthen their portfolio within the political sphere or expand their market presence in Wales.

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Notice Title

Political monitoring service

Notice Description

The Coleg wishes to appoint a company to provide a political monitoring service for three years. The purpose of the service is to provide timely information to the Coleg to ensure that we are aware of current relevant policy and political developments; any references to the Coleg in public policy and/or political discussions; opportunities that arise in the near future to influence relevant policy and decisions.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=157709. (WA Ref:157709)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-157708
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157708
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL
Contact Name
Lowri Pugh Rees
Contact Email
l.rees@colegcymraeg.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 267610400

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3EQ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

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