--- title: "Invitation to Tender - Political monitoring service" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-155630" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-155630" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155630.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155630.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN FOR WALES - OMBWDSMON GWASANAETHAU CYHOEDDUS CYMRU" published: "2026-03-16" --- # Invitation to Tender - Political monitoring service Buyer: PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN FOR WALES - OMBWDSMON GWASANAETHAU CYHOEDDUS CYMRU Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-155630 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-155630) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155630.json) ## Summary The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, located at Pencoed, Bridgend, has awarded a contract for a political monitoring service tailored to the needs of its office. The procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services and covers key stakeholders in Wales such as the Welsh Parliament and Welsh Government. The contract was awarded to Cavendish Cymru, based in Cardiff, with the contractual agreement signed on 9 January 2026. The procurement process utilised an open tender method and has reached the award stage, with previous tender and bidding processes completed as of the last update. This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in political monitoring and consultancy services within public policy and governance sectors. Ideal candidates would possess expertise in political developments within Wales, particularly concerning health, local government, and housing services, alongside offering advice and support in engaging with Members of the Senedd. Companies with a strong understanding of local Welsh political landscapes and stakeholder management can leverage this tender opportunity to expand their services. Additionally, firms with capabilities in delivering tailored consultancy and timely updates on political insights would find this procurement particularly suitable for business growth. ## Notice The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of political monitoring service tailored to the needs of the office.The focus of the service will be on:* the Welsh Parliament and Welsh Government* the parties represented in the Welsh Parliament* the key stakeholders in Wales responsible for scrutinising the delivery of public services in Wales and contributing their insights to the policy process (such as Audit Wales, Health Inspectorate Wales or Care Inspectorate Wales).The provider of this service will supply a comprehensive and timely service, updating on political developments relevant to the organisations listed above, covering subject areas concerning public services in Wales and the standards of conduct in local democracy in Wales.The Ombudsman may also occasionally require more detailed briefings on specific subjects, as well as advice and support on projects focused on engagement with Members of the Senedd and their staff. The supplier should have expertise and capacity to support the Ombudsman in such projects, for which an additional fee may be chargeable.Of particular importance will be the developments in relation to the health, local government and housing services in Wales, since those services account for the largest proportion of our complaints; as well as developments directly impacting the Ombudsman's office. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155630 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN FOR WALES - OMBWDSMON GWASANAETHAU CYHOEDDUS CYMRU | | Locality | BRIDGEND | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF35 5LJ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Bridgend | | Electoral ward | Pencoed and Penprysg | | Westminster constituency | Bridgend | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CAVENDISH CYMRU | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2026 at 11:24 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155630 - 11 Sep 2025 at 12:34 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155630 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP543152&idx=4 8th October 2025 - Application Form Cym - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP543152&idx=3 8th October 2025 - Application Tender form Eng - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP543152&idx=1 11th September 2025 - Tender Document - Political Monitoring ENG - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP543152&idx=2 11th September 2025 - Tender Document - Political Monitoring CYM ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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