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Media Monitoring and Distribution

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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15 Nov 2024 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has concluded the procurement process for a "Media Monitoring and Distribution" contract under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The university, located in Coventry, England, has awarded the contract to CISION GROUP LIMITED. The direct procurement was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold, resulting in a contract valued at £28,500. The contract period is from 4th November 2024 to 4th November 2027. This tender reached the award stage on 1st November 2024, with the contract officially published on 15th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media monitoring and software information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement and the buying organisation's focus on efficiency and cost-saving. Companies adept at providing comprehensive media oversight and global press release distribution would find this contract highly beneficial for growth and expanding their footprint in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Media Monitoring and Distribution

Notice Description

The press office plays a critical role in managing the university's global reputation, ensuring that our communications reach the right audiences, and staying informed about public discourse involving the group. Media monitoring and distribution are vital components of our function, enabling us to send press releases across the globe and monitor what is being said about the university, whether positive or negative. After investigating three different suppliers, including our current one, we decided to go with Cision which represents a major cost saving

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992d7a3f-afd5-418b-8a7f-2002942968d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CISION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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