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Media Monitoring and Media Database

DEFRA GROUP

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11 Jun 2025 at 15:12

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02 Jun 2025 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Defra Group, located in London, involved awarding a contract for "Media Monitoring and Media Database" services. This competitive tender, completed under the CCS RM6126 Framework, sought to appoint a supplier for 24/7 media services for six organisations within the Defra Group, such as the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission. The key procurement stage mentioned is the 'Award' phase, with the contract officially active as of 27th May 2025, and due to run until 27th May 2029. Classified under the industry category of 'Advertising and Marketing Services,' this selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement and was valued at £300,000.

This contract presents ample opportunities for SMEs, specifically those proficient in media monitoring and database management, to expand and showcase their services to significant governmental bodies. With the focus on providing proactive media monitoring and response services, businesses that excel in analysing media trends, identifying potential reputational risks, and generating daily media summaries would be particularly well-suited to compete. This initiative not only enhances their portfolio but also extends their market reach into diverse geographical locations, including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Monitoring and Media Database

Notice Description

Defra Group Communications conducted a competitive tender under the CCS RM6126 Framework to source a supplier to provide a 24/7 proactive and reactive media services to 6 organisations: Core Defra, Environment Agency (EA), Natural England (NE), Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Forestry Commission (FC) and Rural Payment Agency (RPA). The communications team must stay informed about how these organisations are being reported in the media, identify emerging or breaking news stories, and monitor potential reputational risks. This information is essential for key stakeholder, including the Secretary of State, Defra Ministers, Special Advisers, CEOs and Chairs of each ALB, Area Directors, operational leads, senior policy officials and No.10. To support this, a daily morning media summary, seven days a week, is a critical requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c28d19b-c9a6-487a-ac6c-9c3f32d3665c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ed9ada-0709-4207-8bc1-868511edbef1
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 27 May 2029 4-5 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
DEFRA GROUP
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

CISION

Further Information

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