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GB-Manchester: ACE 589 CCS Media Monitoring & Evaluation, and Media Contact Database

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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18 Mar 2025 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England has awarded a contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 589 CCS Media Monitoring & Evaluation, and Media Contact Database" in the Research services industry category. The contract is valued at £223,260 and covers delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement stage is complete, with the awarded contract set to start on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st March 2027, with an option to extend it until 31st March 2029. The contract was procured under the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, and the procurement process included a tender phase ending on 3rd December 2024.

This contract offers considerable business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in media monitoring, evaluation, and public relations services. Large-scale enterprises with robust media contact databases and expertise in issuing press releases will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Businesses in the communications sector that can leverage media intelligence and analytics to support public relations functions will find the scope of services particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence and enhancing their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 589 CCS Media Monitoring & Evaluation, and Media Contact Database

Notice Description

Contract for two services to support our communications functions: Media Monitoring and Evaluation, and Media Contact Database and Public Relations Platform for issuing press releases. Procured under Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Contract start date: 01/02/2025, contract end date: 31/03/2027. Option to extend for 2 further years until 31/03/2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625cdbef-0f7f-4c22-80e0-abd62dac0ad7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,260 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,260 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 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
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS INTELLIGENCE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED TRADING

Further Information

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