Public Affairs Support

Qualifications WalescontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-04ee23Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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1 SME

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1 awarded

Published

06 Jun 2025

Description

We require a monitoring service consisting of weekly brief, daily notices and reports on business where QW is directly mentioned or where there is a highly relevant debate or committee meeting to supplement the weekly brief. We also require an annual perceptions audit of Members of the Senedd and profile rasing formal events for 30MSs plus briefing sessions. Following a voluntary 8 working day standstill period the Contract was awarded.

Scope

Reference
QWL242522
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
25 May 2025 to 25 May 2027
Possible extension to 25 May 2029

Two options to extend by 12 months

CPV classifications
79410000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Monitoring approach In your response, please provide a description of the monitoring service offered and explain how this is the most appropriate for our purposes. You should include information regarding the level of detail and tailoring proposed and suggested timings. You should also consider how you will ensure a high-quality service is maintained.quality
Audit approachIn your response provide a detailed plan outlining how the perception audit element will be achieved and how a high-quality service will be maintained annually. You should explain the methodology and targeting approach. You should include information regarding who will be completing the audit. You should also consider plans for managing risks and contingencies, and, as appropriate, data handling and storage procedures including GDPR Compliance as a data controllerquality
Relevant experience  In your response provide specific evidence of relevant experience of conducting similar or relevant activities for both the monitoring service and perception audits. Please explain how your experience will help you to complete this contract and include testimonials from clients.quality
PriceThe overall cost including VAT for providing the service over one year to include the weekly & monthly briefing reports, daily update for one year plus an annual stakeholder perceptions audit and four profile raising events and four briefing sessions.price

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

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Awarded to
CL
CH 05691865
SME