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title: "EHRC 2526-02 Wales Political Monitoring"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-022b895e-118e-4445-81bc-b9420375130e"
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buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
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# EHRC 2526-02 Wales Political Monitoring

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-022b895e-118e-4445-81bc-b9420375130e

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## Summary

The procurement process for "EHRC 2526-02 Wales Political Monitoring" was completed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, situated in Manchester, with services needed in Wales, United Kingdom. The project falls under the business services category, specifically encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security with a CPV code of 79000000. Using an open procedure method, the tender aimed at providing timely access to public policy and political information relevant to the Welsh Government and Senedd Cymru. This contract, valued at £4,200, commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. Newsdirect (Wales) Ltd was the chosen supplier following the award announcement on 27th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive monitoring and analytical services, as evidenced by the selection of Newsdirect (Wales) Ltd, a small-scale enterprise. Companies specialising in business services such as consulting, political analysis, and policy monitoring would benefit from such contracts by expanding their client base and gaining reputable public sector engagement. The open procurement method further supports competition, allowing diverse businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in servicing government and public sector needs efficiently.

## Notice

The provision of 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48024b90-0085-4269-8775-76af4cd349da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWSDIRECT (WALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 06:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48024b90-0085-4269-8775-76af4cd349da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48024b90-0085-4269-8775-76af4cd349da
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8163368e-0d1a-f011-8136-005056b64545
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