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RICU Media Monitoring

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11 Feb 2026 at 20:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RICU Media Monitoring" contract, led by the Home Office, has been completed with the award stage finalised. This contract involves Media Monitoring and Evaluation Services within the services industry category, with delivery locations spanning across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. A selective procurement method was utilised, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 15 January 2026 to 14 January 2028. The award was made to Press Data Ltd., with a contract value of £800,000 GBP, and is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies proficient in media monitoring services, particularly SMEs and those within the VCSE sector due to suitability criteria. Press Data Ltd., characterised as an SME, exemplifies the potential for smaller enterprises to secure substantial contracts in this field. Businesses specialising in comprehensive monitoring and analysis services targeted at various international regions could greatly benefit. Companies with innovative solutions in media analysis and with experience in service delivery on a broad geographical scale are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement opportunities led by the Home Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RICU Media Monitoring

Notice Description

Media Monitoring and Evaluation Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4051cc74-87c4-4fed-a932-768abb632336
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b59f0e-8f14-4c0e-a91e-390da191fe14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111290 - Primary works for services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

PRESS DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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