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Project_184 - Media Monitoring and Evaluation and Related Services for UK Export Finance

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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20 Apr 2020 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Export Finance (UKEF), under the Department for International Trade, recently completed a procurement process for media monitoring and evaluation services, titled "Project_184 - Media Monitoring and Evaluation and Related Services." This contract falls under the miscellaneous business services category with a total value of £60,000, structured as a 1+1+1 year arrangement at £20,000 per annum. The contract is effective from 23 April 2020 and will conclude on 23 April 2021. The tender was awarded following a selective procurement method, with the deadline for submissions having ended on 28 February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the media monitoring and communications sector, particularly those that can provide comprehensive media analysis and journalist contact databases. Companies specialising in public relations, communications services, and media analytics would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, as maintaining government communications and strategic planning are critical for UKEF's promotional activities. The potential for repeat business through contract extensions further enhances the growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project_184 - Media Monitoring and Evaluation and Related Services for UK Export Finance

Notice Description

As part of ongoing promotional activity and wider communications objectives, UK Export Finance (UKEF) requires a daily media monitoring service and journalist contact database to aid their teams and decision-makers with strategic planning, evaluation and maintain a comprehensive overview of UKEF stories as reported in the media. The target for this contract to be in place is 1 April 2020, in order for the awarded agency to have at least a one month handover between themselves and the incumbent. The contract is to be a 1+1+1 arrangement at PS20,000 per annum. The maximum contract opportunity for agencies will be PS60,000 should all extensions be enabled, and the contract spent up to the ceiling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2338d7c0-a3e2-4ce6-88fa-45958e7c4b8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2020 - 23 Apr 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CISION

Further Information

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