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27 Jul 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), based in London, England, has successfully concluded the procurement process for a "Media Distribution, Monitoring and Analytics service" contract. This initiative falls under the advertising and marketing services category, specifically including public relations and news-agency services. Through a selective procurement method using a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework, the contract was awarded to Access Intelligence Media & Communications Ltd, trading as Vuelio. The contract, valued at £148,800 inclusive of VAT, is set to commence on 1 July 2026 and will initially span three years, with the potential for a 12-month extension, concluding by 30 June 2030. This award signifies the completion stage of the procurement cycle, post the initial tender period ending on 1 June 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in media distribution, monitoring, and analytics services, especially those SMEs and VCSEs looking at expanding their reach within the UK public sector. The nature of the contract allows for substantial industry engagement through the provision of comprehensive media solutions, designed to optimise the NAO's communication strategies. Businesses with capabilities in advanced media analytics, extensive press distribution networks, and robust journalist databases are well-suited to deliver on such requirements, leveraging potential expansion and visibility within the public sector marketplace.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPT_26_30 Media Distribution, Monitoring and Analytics service

Notice Description

The National Audit Office awarded a contract to Access Intelligence Media & Communications Ltd (trading as Vuelio) through the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The supplier will provide media monitoring, analytics, press distribution, and journalist database services to the NAO. The contract will commence on Wednesday 1 July 2026 and run for an initial three-year term until Saturday 30 June 2029, with the option to extend for a further 12 months until Sunday 30 June 2030. The estimated contract value is PS148,800.00, inclusive of VAT, over the four-year duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-490f8a7d-74d4-4aa5-ac8f-ad2d647f4164
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8772bfc7-70e3-418b-9187-98b656aaf807
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS INTELLIGENCE MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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