--- title: "Parliamentary Monitoring Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2abb639b-bd11-4b7e-a5e9-8aabb561cd16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2abb639b-bd11-4b7e-a5e9-8aabb561cd16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2abb639b-bd11-4b7e-a5e9-8aabb561cd16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2abb639b-bd11-4b7e-a5e9-8aabb561cd16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2024-04-05" --- # Parliamentary Monitoring Services Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2abb639b-bd11-4b7e-a5e9-8aabb561cd16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2abb639b-bd11-4b7e-a5e9-8aabb561cd16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2abb639b-bd11-4b7e-a5e9-8aabb561cd16.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority has awarded a contract for "Parliamentary Monitoring Services" to GCX Technologies Ltd. This procurement, classified under CPV code 48520000 for multimedia software packages, is aimed at providing comprehensive insights from the UK Government and devolved administrations of Scotland and Wales. This includes monitoring government policies, plans, strategies, and parliamentary activities. The contract, valued at £38,400, was procured through an open procedure and officially commenced on 20th August 2024, concluding on 20th August 2027. The service will be delivered to the Coal Authority's office located at NG18 4RG, Mansfield, England. The procurement process involved six suppliers accessing the tender documents, with three submitting bids by the tender end date of 13th May 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems designed for political and parliamentary monitoring. SMEs in this field can leverage this contract to expand their footprint and enhance their portfolios with government contracts. Companies with expertise in delivering timely alerts, daily updates, technical support, and comprehensive account management services are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This procurement is particularly advantageous for businesses aiming to build a reliable service system capable of supporting the Coal Authority in its mission to stay informed on political developments and strategically align their operations accordingly. ## Notice The Coal Authority (client) is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and our mission is to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. The Coal Authority has a legal duty under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991, to repair properties damaged by coal mining subsidence in the five coalfield regions. The works are funded by grant in aid from central government, in order that the Coal Authority can discharge its statutory duty. Invitation A parliamentary monitoring service is required by the Coal Authority to give up to date, proactive and thorough insight into developments from the external political environment. This includes government policy, government plans and strategy, parliamentary activity of parliamentarians and general government business from the UK Government and the devolved administrations of the Scottish and Welsh parliaments. The Coal Authority are therefore looking for an off the shelf package which can deliver on these key objectives. 1. Timeliness of alerts (Coal Authority mentions) 2. Daily updates and summaries 3. Delivery of training and refresher training 4. Access to technical support 5. Account management 6. The uptime/availability of the system. This tender will be operated through our procurement portal Inbye with details on how to use in additional information. Additional information: Coal Authority tenders are now being undertaken by the Authority's eTender portal InBye, details of how to register are attached to this notice. Should you wish to participate in any electronic tender exercise you will need to register your company details, which will require the provision of some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system. Use of the system is free of charge. In order to register please log on to https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ Should you have any difficulties please refer to the attached generic etender doc or contact Adam Beckett - adambeckett@coal.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff106c9e-53de-41cb-9834-740ef5fdf736 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 | | Future notice date | 24 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | THE COAL AUTHORITY | | Locality | MANSFIELD | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG18 4RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Mansfield | | Electoral ward | Berry Hill | | Westminster constituency | Mansfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72250000 - System and support services - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2024 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff106c9e-53de-41cb-9834-740ef5fdf736 - 25 Apr 2022 at 07:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a2c225-6d36-4270-b950-4b1e8b52d359 - 14 Apr 2022 at 12:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a2c225-6d36-4270-b950-4b1e8b52d359 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff106c9e-53de-41cb-9834-740ef5fdf736 5th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a2c225-6d36-4270-b950-4b1e8b52d359 25th April 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdf4b8f6-89e4-4b97-af56-5a33fb8af5fd eTender registration guidance. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18b7c548-c919-4040-9271-68698ee7d67d Instructions on how to login and create a new account on Inbye portal. Once an account has been created and logged in all tender docs will be available for review. ## Notice URLs - https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2abb639b-bd11-4b7e-a5e9-8aabb561cd16. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2abb639b-bd11-4b7e-a5e9-8aabb561cd16.json.