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Provision of G-Cloud Media Monitoring Contract

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, situated in Liverpool, England, contracting the "Provision of G-Cloud Media Monitoring Contract." This contract, falling under the services category, specifically focuses on software packages and information systems. The geographical focus is London, United Kingdom. Initially starting on 21st February 2022, the contract has been extended and will now conclude on 19th February 2027. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract now valued at £88,987. Key milestones include the active status of the award as of 21st February 2022, with the most recent update published on 27th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media monitoring and software systems, particularly large enterprises like Kantar Media UK Ltd, which is the current supplier. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), companies with expertise in press, online, broadcast, and social media monitoring can leverage this contract to establish a significant foothold in supporting the Covid-19 Public Inquiry. The contract extension and increased budget underscore ongoing demand and provide a stable revenue stream over the extended period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of G-Cloud Media Monitoring Contract

Notice Description

The Covid-19 Public Inquiry ('the Inquiry') requires ongoing media monitoring to support its establishment and early work. This will include monitoring of press, online, broadcast and social media. A permitted extension option in the contract has been exercised, meaning the contract has been extended for an additional period of twelve (12) months. An uplift in value has also been permitted with the updated contract value now PS65,500.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1854fffb-c1dd-474c-bafc-6db5f77fe83a
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,987 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2022 - 19 Feb 2027 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANTAR MEDIA

Further Information

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