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Contract Notice

Political Monitoring and Advisory Services

  • First published: 14 August 2024
  • Last modified: 14 August 2024

The buyer is not using this website to administer the notice.

To record your interest or obtain additional information or documents please find instructions within the Full Notice Text. (NOTE: Contract Award Notices and Prior Information Notices do not normally require a response)

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-143213
Published by:
Development Bank of Wales
Authority ID:
AA0555
Publication date:
14 August 2024
Deadline date:
16 September 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

The Development Bank invites qualified and experienced service providers to submit proposals for political monitoring and advisory services. The objective of this tender is to secure a service provider capable of delivering comprehensive political monitoring, analysis, and strategic advice to supports decision-making process.

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address


Development Bank of Wales

Procurement, 1 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street,

cardiff

CF10 4BZ

UK

Leanne Millard

+44 2920801715

leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales

+44 2920338101
http://www.developmentbank.wales
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained


Development Bank of Wales

Procurement, 1 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street,

cardiff

CF10 4BZ

UK

Leanne Millard

+44 2920801715

leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales

+44 2920338101
http://www.developmentbank.wales

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:


Development Bank of Wales

Procurement, Development Bank of Wales plc, Unit J, Yale Business Village, Ellis Way,

Wrexham

LL13 7Y

UK

Leanne Millard

+44 2920338100


+44 2920338101
http://www.developmentbank.wales

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Political Monitoring and Advisory Services

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The Development Bank invites qualified and experienced service providers to submit proposals for political monitoring and advisory services. The objective of this tender is to secure a service provider capable of delivering comprehensive political monitoring, analysis, and strategic advice to supports decision-making process.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143213

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

71241000 Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
79413000 Marketing management consultancy services
79416200 Public relations consultancy services
100 UK - All
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1012 Gwynedd
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1018 Swansea
1020 East Wales
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1024 Powys

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

DBW00096.00

4.3

Time Limits

Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
    16-09-2024  Time  12:00

Estimated award date
 30-09-2024

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

EN 

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

The Development Bank of Wales was set up by the Welsh Government and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government. We are here to help the Welsh Government deliver its policy objectives across Wales.

On the one hand, we serve Welsh businesses, giving them the capital they need to start up, strengthen and grow. On the other hand, we serve Welsh Government, by directing public funds to where they can have most impact – on a larger scale, at a faster speed, and in a sustainable way.

The Development Bank invites qualified and experienced service providers to submit proposals for political monitoring and advisory services. The objective of this tender is to secure a service provider capable of delivering comprehensive political monitoring, analysis, and strategic advice to supports decision-making process.

Background

Our strategic corporate objectives play a crucial role in shaping and implementing Welsh Government policies that affect various sectors. To ensure informed decision-making, it is imperative to have a clear understanding of the political landscape, including legislative developments, political trends and stakeholder interests. Proposals must include the following information:

Contract Scope

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified agency to provide the following services on a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 3 years.

Political Monitoring

- Daily and monthly monitoring of political developments at local, regional and national levels

- Identification of relevant legislative and policy changes

- Tracking of political events, elections and other significant occurrences

Analysis and reporting

- In-depth analysis of political trends and their potential impact on the Bank’s objectives

- Regular reports (weekly monthly, and ad-hoc) summarising key political development and implications

- Special reports on emerging issues of interest to the Bank

Strategic Communications services (Ad-hoc requirements)

- Strategic political advice

Stakeholder mapping and engagement services (Ad-hoc requirements)

- Identification and mapping of key stakeholders

- Support in providing key stakeholder details

Detailed requirements

- Demonstrated expertise in political analysis and advisory services

- Proven track record of working with the Welsh Government and UK Government

- Strong network of political contacts and stakeholders

- Ability to provide timely and accurate information

- Skilled team with relevant academic and professional qualifications (pen portraits)

(WA Ref:143213)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice

 14-08-2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71241000 Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis Architectural, engineering and planning services
79413000 Marketing management consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79416200 Public relations consultancy services Public relations services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
100 UK - All
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
14 August 2024
Deadline date:
16 September 2024 00:00
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales
Publication date:
06 November 2024
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales

About the buyer

Main contact:
leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales
Admin contact:
leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
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