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title: "Parliamentary Monitoring"
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# Parliamentary Monitoring

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b66ad2b3-003f-4ab2-9d20-27679728322d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England seeking to engage a provider for a service titled "Parliamentary Monitoring". This contract falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, with a total value of £45,000. The tender is currently active and will close on 21st August 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd August 2018 and will run until 20th August 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is below the threshold for formal tendering, allowing for broader participation from interested parties.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in monitoring legislative activities and public affairs, as well as those capable of delivering timely intelligence and briefings, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a company's visibility and reputation within the public sector, particularly if they can demonstrate a robust understanding of parliamentary proceedings and their potential impact on organizations.

## Notice

The service will provide the public affairs team with daily monitoring of parliamentary activity that could have an impact on our reputation. The monitoring service also provides a look ahead to issues being considered in parliament through debates and select committee hearings. This intelligence will inform both our own external engagement plans and also be used to brief senior leaders on relevant issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b358efda-0437-450a-ba1b-2e099f247da5 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2018 - 20 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2018 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b358efda-0437-450a-ba1b-2e099f247da5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b358efda-0437-450a-ba1b-2e099f247da5
  17th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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