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title: "Provision of Political Monitoring Services (NP 251) [PCR 2015] - AWARD"
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# Provision of Political Monitoring Services (NP 251) [PCR 2015] - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b37a88b9-c1fe-487a-beba-72a01f06e3e2

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## Summary

Historic England has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of political monitoring services, awarded to Dods Group Limited. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting database and operating software packages, as well as monitoring and control services. The procurement method used was the open procedure, and the contract is set to run from 17 April 2025 until 16 April 2028. This process was initiated for a value of £37,500, with Historic England requiring services to monitor parliamentary, political, and governmental activities relevant to its operations and the wider sector. The contract involves delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions globally. The award stage commenced on 10 April 2025, with the contract's official notice published on 14 April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in political monitoring, database systems, and related services to expand their reach and grow their business. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By providing access to comprehensive political databases and insights, businesses can contribute to Historic England's engagement activities, benefiting from a high-profile contract that enhances their visibility in the sector. Companies with expertise in monitoring and control services, database management systems, and software packages could leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and build a strong partnership with a prestigious organisation like Historic England.

## Notice

Historic England is seeking parliamentary, political and government monitoring services to enable it to monitor activities relevant to Historic England and issues affecting it and our wider sector. As a part of this, Historic England is also seeking access to relevant political databases and insights, to inform its engagement activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3026c5-4177-45ec-affc-84e9e1a745b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DODS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48610000 - Database systems
- 48612000 - Database-management system
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3026c5-4177-45ec-affc-84e9e1a745b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3026c5-4177-45ec-affc-84e9e1a745b6
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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