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GB-London: AWARD NOTICE - Media Database Service for use by IWM

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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07 Apr 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums (IWM) in London have completed the procurement of a media database service to enhance their communications capabilities. This open procedure contract, valued at £53,250, was awarded to Roxhill Media Limited on 24th March 2025, with services commencing on 24th April 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2030. The contract is within the industry categories of market research, multimedia software development, and data services. IWM required features such as an extensive UK media contacts database, regular updates, search filters, circulation statistics, and press release distribution tools.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media and communications services, data management, or software development. Roxhill Media Limited’s extensive reach and robust media database solution can help similar businesses provide scalable, accurate, and user-friendly media relations tools. Companies with expertise in comprehensive data services and dedicated customer support are particularly well-placed to compete in this arena, especially those that can deliver a reliable and intuitive system for communications teams and maintain high levels of client service and account management.

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Notice Title

GB-London: AWARD NOTICE - Media Database Service for use by IWM

Notice Description

Imperial War Museums are looking for use of a media database that would allow us to search, access, and create lists of journalist and media outlet contacts, and distribute press releases. Features should include: *Wide-ranging, accurate UK contacts (essential) *Regularly updated database (essential) *Inclusion of podcast and online media outlets (essential) *Easy searchability with filters for roles, desks, and journalists (essential) *Accurate circulation figures (essential) *Relevant PR information for journalists and outlets (essential) *Press release distribution with reporting statistics (essential) *Usable and intuitive system for at least 8 users (essential) *Dedicated account manager and reliable customer service (essential) *Trial access for IWM's communications team (essential) *Access to international outlets and journalists (desirable)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86b38639-7761-438c-a33a-00c3f8968ccf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c574f9-1169-4f2c-a029-a41e7a521bcb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72212520 - Multimedia software development services

72300000 - Data services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79342310 - Customer survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 Over 5 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
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROXHILL MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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