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GSS25157 - Press Cuttings Service

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "GSS25157 - Press Cuttings Service" has been awarded following a mini competition under the CCS Framework RM6126 Research and Insights by the ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Based in Swindon, England, the buying organisation has concluded the procurement process, focusing on communication and multimedia software packages. The award was made to Onclusive UK Limited on 16th June 2025, with services commencing from 5th July 2025 and concluding by 4th July 2027. This contract covers regions such as the UK, Channel Islands, and worldwide, highlighting its extensive reach.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in communication and multimedia services. The selective procurement method focused on call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system, suggesting an environment suited for adaptable, innovative service providers. Companies offering distinct press cutting services can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities within this specialised industry, potentially expanding their market presence across diverse geographic locations supported by the contract's terms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25157 - Press Cuttings Service

Notice Description

Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Framework RM6126 Research and Insights. Brief Description of Requirement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have a requirement for a Press Cuttings Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2183023f-e18d-4957-bb07-2dad3a89c4f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fea7a01f-c94c-4d11-bfc3-a2aa5110044c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

ONCLUSIVE

Further Information

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