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title: "Political Monitoring Services"
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buyer: "INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE"
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# Political Monitoring Services

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-978aff1c-528b-4d60-969f-9371f3129f93

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has awarded a contract for Political Monitoring Services to Dods Parliamentary Communications Limited. This procurement, classified under research and development services, was published on 10th October 2017, and the contract is valued at £67,500, covering a period from 14th November 2017 to 14th November 2020, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing for broad participation, and the deadline for tender submissions was 31st October 2017. Services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly appealing for SMEs with expertise in political consulting, research, and monitoring services, providing a chance to collaborate with a significant public body. The ICO is looking for providers who can effectively track political developments relevant to its objectives, making this a lucrative opportunity for businesses skilled in political analysis and communication strategies.

## Notice

The ICO wishes to engage a provider of political monitoring services. The chosen provider will be required to help ensure the ICO is aware of and understands all the political issues, developments and discussions that are taking place in the UK and EU on matters relating to the ICO's remit and objectives. Additional information: The contract term is 3 years. However there may be an option to extend the contract for a further year, increasing the contract value by an estimated PS20,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719f1a5f-6a32-4f76-aac4-8bc690d4faa3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2017 - 14 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,500 |
| 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 | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DODS PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2017 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719f1a5f-6a32-4f76-aac4-8bc690d4faa3
- 10 Oct 2017 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d818631-a0b8-4941-a260-ec7813a8f5d9
- 10 Oct 2017 at 11:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d818631-a0b8-4941-a260-ec7813a8f5d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719f1a5f-6a32-4f76-aac4-8bc690d4faa3
  14th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d818631-a0b8-4941-a260-ec7813a8f5d9
  10th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d32eb51-6fbf-41e2-bcf5-ad37fd648e53
  Invitation to Tender: Part A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2eefa3fc-b7c0-444e-a30a-ba36ff42052d
  Invitation to Tender: Part B Tender Submission
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0753722a-ec05-4fc6-90a8-3d31a32be625
  Appendix 1 to ITT

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