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Media Monitoring and Press Release distribution platform

HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK

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21 Jul 2026 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Health Data Research UK (HDR UK), located in London, is overseeing a procurement process for a "Media Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Platform," a component of the database services industry category. The procurement aims to support HDR UK's communications objectives by providing comprehensive media monitoring services across multiple platforms. This initiative falls within the award stage as of July 2026, following an extension of the original 12-month contract awarded in 2024, now set to expire in August 2029. The procurement method employed is a limited, competitive quotation with an overall contract value of £75,000. Such a procurement is specifically designed to cater to SMEs and VCSEs, focusing on providing innovative solutions within the UK.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in media monitoring and distribution within the health research sector. Firms that can offer comprehensive services, including broadcast and digital monitoring, media distribution, and advanced analytic capabilities, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Businesses adept at providing ongoing support and training, and those capable of handling multiple media formats and storage effectively, can leverage this contract to reinforce their presence in the health research communications market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Monitoring and Press Release distribution platform

Notice Description

HDR UK requires a media monitoring and distribution system to support the institute's communications objectives, particularly around sharing our impact through the dissemination of new research findings. Being able to monitor key phrases and topics effectively will also enable HDR UK to not only review our own press coverage, but also stay up to date on what is making news in areas relevant to our work. Essential criteria * Expertise and previous experience in working with organisations in the health research sector * Monitoring across multiple sources of media - including broadcast, digital and print and those behind paywalls. If monitoring UK and global coverage is at different price points, please provide quotation for each * Access to coverage clippings for account holders * Ability to set up coverage alerts that can go automatically to people who do not have an account within the system * Media distribution function and access to up-to-date media contacts of a broad range of journalists and media outlets * Ability to monitor against multiple key words and sub-brands * Individual accounts for four employees of HDR UK * Ability to produce analytics that detail as a minimum the amount of mentions we have received in media coverage and the types of coverage * Ability to create and distribute bespoke reports on media analysis * Ability to view or download broadcast TV and radio broadcast clips * Easy to use system * Training and support Desired criteria * Storage of coverage alerts and clippings for at least 2 years * Monitoring coverage in podcasts * Monitoring across research journals * Competitor analysis function * Ability to enforce MFA on individual accounts * SSO (Single Sign-On) Capability to integrate with Entra ID is preferable, but not mandatory This was procured on a 12 month contract in 2024 however the contract was extended in 2026 until 2029 prompting the contracting authority to publish the contract details due to the increased value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66029852-5cc7-4943-83a9-38cdda1da329
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82651c7b-709c-4868-87c7-e0f492b7c26a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 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
HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2BE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIMEDIADATA

Further Information

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