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Media Broadcast Monitoring

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Media Broadcast Monitoring" was conducted by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency based in Southampton, England. This procurement falls under the telecommunication services industry, with a specific focus on media monitoring to aid the MCA and its sub-brands. The tender was completed with the procurement stage involving a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £77,000 GBP, was awarded to PRESS DATA LIMITED and spans from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2026. Coverage and service delivery include diverse locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other global regions.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication services, particularly those with expertise in media monitoring and analysis. With an emphasis on both real-time alerts and detailed quarterly reporting, firms that can provide comprehensive media insights will find this tender beneficial. As the procurement was open to SMEs, small to medium-sized enterprises with innovative solutions in broadcast monitoring possess a competitive edge. The procurement's extensive geographical delivery scope further enhances opportunities for businesses capable of delivering services across multiple regions.

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Notice Title

Media Broadcast Monitoring

Notice Description

The MCA requires media monitoring which will: a) alert us in real-time to both positive and negative coverage of the MCA and its sub-brands, HM Coastguard and the UK Ship Register. b) provide in-depth human-driven quarterly reports which analyse the type, volume and sentiment of our coverage in detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357726d2-ba4d-4e1a-8a27-7429b8cec4ff
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 4-5 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESS DATA

Further Information

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