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Media and Social Media Monitoring Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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01 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions in Blackpool has concluded a procurement process seeking Media and Social Media Monitoring Services. This contract, awarded to Press Data Ltd, falls under the services category of data analysis, specifically providing media monitoring and press-cutting insights essential for evaluating media coverage on welfare-related topics. The procurement has advanced to the award stage as of 1st April 2026, covering services located in England, United Kingdom, with a contract duration from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2029. The procurement method employed was selective, via call-off from a framework agreement, with the total contract valued at £622,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in media analytics and associated services, particularly those equipped to offer detailed insight into media narratives and sentiment analysis. Companies with expertise in data interpretation and who can manage selective procurement processes are particularly well-suited for this contract type. Although the designated supplier is Press Data Ltd, organisations seeking to establish or expand operations related to governmental media monitoring can find similar frameworks beneficial for growth. The collaboration with a major government body like the Department for Work and Pensions could significantly bolster a company's profile and industry standing.

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Notice Title

Media and Social Media Monitoring Services

Notice Description

Service to provide Media Monitoring, Social Media and Press Cutting Services. These services provide essential insight into media coverage relating to DWP, Welfare Agenda, Ministers etc to establish whether coverage is providing positive or negative views

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53899ab0-aa5d-4ef7-865f-2b8d78eb7b92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b588a46f-a928-4743-8e6c-b1a6ed2fd1ae
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£622,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£622,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESS DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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