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Provision of Media & Political Monitoring 2026-28

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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01 May 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Media & Political Monitoring 2026-28" was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, United Kingdom, under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV code: 72222300), began its contract period from 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028. The tendering stage is now complete, and the contract was awarded to Access Intelligence PLC (AI Media Data Limited t/a Vuelio) on 28th April 2026, with the total contract value being £45,240 GBP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering media and political monitoring services. While the contract was not designated as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), organisations that provide comprehensive IT and media monitoring solutions and have experience in handling large-scale service provisions are well-suited to engage in such tenders. Successfully securing similar contracts can facilitate business growth through increased visibility and association with prominent government bodies like the Intellectual Property Office.

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Notice Title

Provision of Media & Political Monitoring 2026-28

Notice Description

Media and Political monitoring provide the IPO with the information it needs to react to both positive and negative IP related coverage or dialogue, to ensure it can maintain a positive reputation with customers, stakeholders and the media.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1743b097-cbb2-4a89-b418-7b198bb44fd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f4a44e-51b5-4e79-b6d8-0d92bdf0e35a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS INTELLIGENCE PLC (AI MEDIA DATA LIMITED T/A VUELIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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