Award

Media Monitoring and News Release Distribution Service

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has completed the procurement process for a "Media Monitoring and News Release Distribution Service" under the industry classification "News-agency services". This contract, awarded to Press Data Ltd, will enable the SIA to monitor and analyse media mentions and trends, facilitating informed strategic communications. The contract, valued at £74,340, covers services in the United Kingdom for a period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award made on 30th April 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the media monitoring and communications sectors to understand government requirements and prepare for future competitive tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to Press Data Ltd, are particularly well-suited for such contracts given the SIA's inclusion of SME suitability criteria. Companies with capabilities in data analytics and strategic communications could leverage insights gained from this process to augment their services and potentially engage in similar future public tenders.

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Notice Title

Media Monitoring and News Release Distribution Service

Notice Description

The SIA is seeking a print and broadcast monitoring service to enable it to track mentions of the SIA brand, analyse trends evaluate its campaigns and use this insight to inform proactive decision making and strategic adjustments to its communications approach

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3daca886-7fb8-4e1a-8f0b-2d876d04b00b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b54aa54-5728-4769-b06c-55b3960e6aa7
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sia.procurement@sia.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 1UG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESS DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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