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MHRA Media Monitoring Services - CCS DPS RM6126

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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28 Mar 2026 at 22:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed the award stage for the procurement of Media Monitoring Services, conducted through a selective procurement method as part of the CCS DPS RM6126 Research & Insights. This contract, valued at £150,000, will see Vuelio providing comprehensive media monitoring services across various platforms including print, digital, and broadcast media. The contract runs from 9th February 2026 to 26th February 2030, covering a wide range of UK and international media sources. The service involves 24/7 monitoring and analysis of specific search keywords and providing customised alerts and reports as per the requirements of MHRA representatives. The procurement focuses on communication and multimedia software, along with news-agency services and related publications, aiming at a considerable enhancement in media monitoring capabilities for government regulatory tasks, primarily based in London and the East of England.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in media monitoring and communication software solutions. Businesses that can provide advanced analytic capabilities and possess a robust database of media contacts will find this an advantageous proposition. Companies in the communications and multimedia sectors, especially those experienced in handling government contracts, are ideally positioned to compete. The ongoing need for comprehensive media monitoring, coupled with the requirement for both human and automated evaluation technology, indicates a prime opportunity for businesses adept at delivering scalable and reliable media tracking solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MHRA Media Monitoring Services - CCS DPS RM6126

Notice Description

The Services required by the MHRA shall include monitoring (covering UK, regional and international media sources/outlets): a) Print media - the monitoring of specified search keywords within national, regional, international and specialist / trade press and magazines; b) Digital/Online media - the monitoring of news and specialist / trade websites' content that includes the specified search keywords - including monitoring of non-written content, such as infographics and imagery; c) Broadcast - the monitoring of content on television, radio and web broadcasts and podcasts that includes the specified search keywords; d) Human-driven Media Evaluation and Analysis - the selection, evaluation and analysis of the monitored media items through human review, to be reported on a quarterly basis; e) Automated Media Evaluation and Analysis - the automated assessment and analysis of the monitored media items; f) A Journalists/Media Contact Database - a database listing media contacts, contact details, biographies and sector of interest etc. The Supplier shall deliver the monitoring results and alerts in accordance with the agreed monitoring brief (keywords, themes etc) and timelines, customised as agreed for the relevant Buyer's representatives/users. The service is required 24/7 all year. This procurement is being concluded following a competition under the CCS DPS RM6126 Research & Insights.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c974c6-066d-456c-82fc-dcea2ff35f66
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VUELIO

Further Information

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