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GSS23453 UKRI Media Monitoring

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Aug 2023 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a selective procurement process for the "GSS23453 UKRI Media Monitoring" contract. This tender, which falls under the services category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines," with additional classifications in data-processing and market research, has been awarded to Cision Group Limited. The process utilised a call-off from the CCS RM6134 Framework Lot 1 and was concluded as an award notice on 25th July 2023. The contract spans from 1st September 2023 to 30th November 2025, and services are to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The total contract value is reported as £132,189.99. The procurement was advertised as suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, indicating inclusivity for diverse business sizes and types.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in media monitoring and data-processing services. Organisations that possess strong capabilities in providing comprehensive media analysis across various publication types would find this tender beneficial. The selective procurement method utilised, involving a mini-competition under a well-structured framework, underscores the importance of being part of established frameworks for future bids. This curates an environment where businesses, particularly those already part of government framework agreements, can leverage their positioning to secure lucrative contracts, reinforcing their market presence and expanding their clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GSS23453 UKRI Media Monitoring

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6134 Framework Lot 1. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI have a requirement for a media monitoring contract to provide media monitoring services on behalf of all its research councils.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b574348b-52a9-48b7-8ff4-8a34c8225865
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

72310000 - Data-processing services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,189 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 2-3 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Goods & Self Serve
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CISION GROUP

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