--- title: "Political monitoring services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8282aaec-b0af-4854-a1c5-027887e81043" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8282aaec-b0af-4854-a1c5-027887e81043" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8282aaec-b0af-4854-a1c5-027887e81043.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8282aaec-b0af-4854-a1c5-027887e81043.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE" published: "2025-03-03" --- # Political monitoring services Buyer: SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8282aaec-b0af-4854-a1c5-027887e81043 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8282aaec-b0af-4854-a1c5-027887e81043) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8282aaec-b0af-4854-a1c5-027887e81043.json) ## Summary The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is currently in the tender stage of procuring political monitoring services. This tender, titled "Political Monitoring Services," is classified under the public relations services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. Located in London, the SSRO invites suppliers to provide parliamentary and policy monitoring services with an estimated contract value of £37,000, including VAT. The contract is expected to commence on or around 15 June 2025 and could span a maximum of four years. The amended response deadline for this tender is set at 10am on 2 April 2025. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with a regulatory body involved in the UK Government's procurement of single source military equipment and services. Businesses specialising in public relations or subscription services and with capabilities in monitoring political and policy environments would be well-positioned to compete. The long-term nature of the contract, with an initial three-year period plus an option to extend by one additional year, provides potential for sustained business growth and stability. ## Notice The Defence Reform Act 2014 established the Single Source Regulations Office ("SSRO") as an independent regulator of the UK Government's procurement of single source military equipment and services. The SSRO supports the single source procurement framework and has several functions under the Act and the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014. The SSRO is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide parliamentary and policy monitoring services to the SSRO. Additional information: The contract has an estimated maximum contract value of PS37,000 (including VAT), and it is expected to commence on or around 15 June 2025 for a maximum period of 4 years (an initial 3 year period plus one optional extension of 12 months). Please note that the response date has been amended to 10am on 2 April 2025, the Invitation to tender has been amended accordingly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf8231d-6463-40ff-b8ac-2e9316c6e0b8 | | 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 | 3 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,000 | | 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 | SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79980000 - Subscription services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2025 at 13:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf8231d-6463-40ff-b8ac-2e9316c6e0b8 - 3 Mar 2025 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf8231d-6463-40ff-b8ac-2e9316c6e0b8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf8231d-6463-40ff-b8ac-2e9316c6e0b8 3rd March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f944c547-efd6-46ea-9964-e56510bc81e5 SSRO-C-140 Political monitoring services - Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d70495e6-49f7-40ee-a855-d4a012e4ac06 SSRO-C-140 Political monitoring services Appendix 1 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2fafc02-2a65-4653-ba30-d4df0f830f92 SSRO-C-140 Political monitoring services Appendix 2 Response to Tender Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b095f41-b4f2-42cb-b431-543af5271e79 SSRO-C-140 Political monitoring services Appendix 3 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c02693c-67f4-4f20-90b8-a2563a65baa2 SSRO-C-140 Political monitoring services Appendix 4 Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73d69e8d-7b9d-4400-a725-1eee2d242591 SSRO-C-140 Political monitoring services Appendix 5 Statement of Conduct - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a9c396b-211c-43df-a3e5-21473222659e SSRO-C-140 Political monitoring services Appendix 6 Conflict of Interest Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82763351-cd45-4ce7-96a8-fb44f9c41d50 SSRO-C-140 Political monitoring services - Invitation to Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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