Award

Press Release Distribution Service 2026_30

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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11 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Press Release Distribution Service 2026_30" has been awarded by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This procurement falls under the marketing services industry category (CPV code: 79342000). The contract has been awarded to Precise Media Monitoring Ltd following a Direct Award process from the CCS Low Value Purchasing System (RM6237). The awarded contract period runs from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2030, with an option for annual extensions, reaching a potential total value of £42,840. This notice marks the award stage of the procurement process, which commenced with the call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective procurement method. Key dates include the tender period end on 27th November 2025 and the contract award date on 11th February 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in press release distribution and related marketing services. Large-scale enterprises, especially those with a robust capacity to manage contracts beyond a single year, would find this contract particularly attractive due to its substantial duration and scalability aligned with the potential extensions. The procurement process favours organisations capable of fulfilling a contractual framework agreement, which can streamline capabilities for further ventures within the public sector. Engaging with the CQC through this contract could establish a pathway for brands to reinforce their presence in government-related communications and broaden their footprint across England, ultimately driving business development and sectoral presence in marketing services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Press Release Distribution Service 2026_30

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires a Press Release Distribution Service from February 2026 to January 2030. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Low Value Purchasing System (RM6237), following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 36 months at 12-month intervals. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EPS 112

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8614d068-e38e-4366-a019-46b52192c26b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa7c00e-d3fd-472a-abe7-af816389e502
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

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Commercial and Contracts Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRECISE MEDIA MONITORING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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