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Media Analysis on Government Covid-19 Communications

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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28 Jul 2021 at 16:42

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06 Jul 2021 at 13:54

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03 Aug 2020 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "Media Analysis on Government Covid-19 Communications" to SIGNAL MEDIA LIMITED, focusing on social research services within the UK. The procurement process was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which concluded on 24 April 2020. The contract has a total value of GBP 139,339, covering the period from 27 April 2020 to 26 April 2021, following a variation that increased the initial amount from GBP 99,828.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in social research and analysis services, particularly those experienced in media studies and communication strategies. Companies capable of delivering insightful analysis tools and services that support governmental communications during crises, such as COVID-19, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders issued by the Cabinet Office or related entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Analysis on Government Covid-19 Communications

Notice Description

The Cabinet Office (the 'Authority') has awarded a contract to the supplier for a media analysis tool and service to support analysis and facilitate insight for the international communications response to Coronavirus. A variation to the contract was issued with effect from 18/07/20 to increase the value by PS39,510 to total value of PS139,339

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf04e11-aa45-4aad-8d0d-b30bf1717679
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,338 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2020 - 26 Apr 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNAL MEDIA

Further Information

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