CAF653-26 Parliamentary Monitoring Services – Preliminary Market Engagement

Parliamentary Monitoring Services – Preliminary Market EngagementCafcass is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to our requirement for parliamentary monitoring services.Cafcass requires a parliamentary monitoring service to support the organisation in identifying, monitoring and understanding relevant parliamentary, political and policy developments.The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to:• understand the services and capabilities currently available within the market;• test Cafcass's requirements;• understand different approaches to service delivery;• explore developments in technology and innovation;• understand typical commercial and pricing models;• identify factors which may affect implementation and mobilisation; and• obtain supplier feedback before Cafcass finalises its procurement approach and specification.Cafcass’s current spend is approximately £10,000 per annum.Cafcass is considering putting in place a multi-year contract with extension options, although the precise initial term and extension arrangements have not yet been determined and may be informed by this market engagement.Any values, contract periods and requirements provided at this stage are indicative only and may change before any subsequent procurement exercise.Supplier engagement sessionCafcass intends to hold a 45-minute Microsoft Teams supplier engagement session.The session will be open to all interested suppliers and will include:• an introduction to Cafcass;• an overview of our parliamentary monitoring requirement;• discussion and feedback from the market;• an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions; and• an overview of anticipated next steps.Suppliers attending the session are asked not to disclose commercially sensitive information, as other potential suppliers may be present.Date: 27 October 2026Time: 2pmLocation: Microsoft TeamsDuration: 45 minutesRegistering your interestSuppliers wishing to attend should complete the short information form provided and return it via Pro-contract by 22 October 2026 at 5pmCafcass will use the contact details provided to issue the Microsoft Teams invitation.Participation in this preliminary market engagement does not form part of any subsequent procurement process and will not provide a supplier with an advantage in any future competition.Participation does not represent a commitment by Cafcass to procure the services, nor does it commit Cafcass to any particular procurement route, specification or contract term.