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GSS24752 - Press Cuttings Service

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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24 Jun 2025 at 13:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero, through ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, has completed a selective procurement process for a "Press Cuttings Service" under the CCS Framework RM6126 Research and Insights. This award notice indicates that the procurement process has reached the award stage, with PRESS DATA LIMITED being appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £31,200, covers a broad geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. It falls under the 'Communication and multimedia software package' category, with the contract period commencing on 13th June 2025 and concluding on 12th June 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it demonstrates how participation in dynamic purchasing systems can materialise into tangible contracts. Businesses specialising in IT services, digital communication, and media analysis are well-suited to compete in such procurements. Engaging with public sector contracts can lead to greater visibility and credibility, potentially opening pathways to additional projects and partnerships within similar industry sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24752 - Press Cuttings Service

Notice Description

Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Framework RM6126 Research and Insights. Brief Description of Requirement Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero have a requirement for a Press Cuttings Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a5c1f37-9d8d-437e-afe4-6e7a88f83176
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86359129-4771-4f4a-ab1e-b5a8c2db268d
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2027 1-2 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESS DATA

Further Information

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