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title: "Parliamentary Monitoring Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21e51ed4-454c-4b61-88e9-145ffa210c6d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
published: "2018-03-12"
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# Parliamentary Monitoring Services

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21e51ed4-454c-4b61-88e9-145ffa210c6d

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is currently conducting a tender for "Parliamentary Monitoring Services," focused on the market and economic research industry. This procurement is classified under CPV codes 79300000 and 79315000, and is taking place in the West Midlands and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The open procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 22nd March 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2018 and will last until 31st March 2021, with an estimated total contract value of £24,000, and a minimum value of £20,000.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for businesses specialising in monitoring and research services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in social research and parliamentary affairs would be well-positioned to compete, as they can provide the required insights and analysis relevant to the water and sewerage industry. The selected contractor will be responsible for monitoring legislative matters and supplying relevant information to Ofwat, creating a pathway for businesses to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

The Contractor is required to: a Monitor and report back on Parliamentary and Assembly matters that will affect the Customer or the water and sewerage industry. b Keep under review proposals for legislation, to identify and bring to the attention of the Customer any developments, which may have a significant impact on the water and sewerage industry. c Supply the Customer with any relevant information on a daily basis in accordance with the monitoring brief d Provide the Customer access to an electronic archive database which is a repository of all information/documents sent to the Customer. (e) Provide the Customer with research hours each month, the costs of which have already been covered by the contract, in order to undertake tasks as directed by the Customer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af594a48-c3ae-43a1-9fef-1ca4d1b39578 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af594a48-c3ae-43a1-9fef-1ca4d1b39578

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af594a48-c3ae-43a1-9fef-1ca4d1b39578
  12th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR152715
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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