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Media Monitoring

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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22 Aug 2025 at 22:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed a selective procurement process for a media monitoring service under the CCS DPS RM6126 framework, classified within the 'Market and economic research; polling and statistics' industry category. This contract pertains to media tracking relevant to the ICO's regulatory duties, spanning three years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with potential extensions up to two years. The total foreseen value for this UK-based service is £36,000. Awarded on 22 August 2025, following an outset in early April 2025, the process follows a call-off contract method, ensuring a tailored fit for the ICO's needs.

Businesses specialising in media monitoring and analytics, particularly those adept in handling public sector contracts, have noteworthy opportunities through such contracts to expand their clientele and enhance market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing innovative and precise media solutions are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. With Precise Media Monitoring Ltd, a large London-based supplier, securing this contract, it highlights the potential for businesses with a strong track record in media tracking and statistics to gain government contracts and enhance their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Media Monitoring

Notice Description

Call-off contract under CCS DPS RM6126 - Research & Insights The ICO requires a media monitoring solution which enables us to track media coverage related to the Commissioner and topics relevant to his areas of regulatory responsibility. 3 year contract with 2 years optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c130501-b221-4a46-95f6-ef461f307857
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bed1b1-dfc1-4662-a6ee-b857b4472ff3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRECISE MEDIA MONITORING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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