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RBGKEW1383 - Media Monitoring Services

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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24 Mar 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has completed a public procurement process for media monitoring services, under the title "RBGKEW1383 - Media Monitoring Services". This contract falls under the industry category of correction and data-bearing media, relevant to the postal code TW9 3AE in Richmond, England. The procurement was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 3rd March 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The value of the contract is £37,440 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and media analysis to expand their portfolio and engage in a significant contract with a reputable organisation. Companies that excel in online systems for monitoring and reporting on media coverage are well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement is tailored for SMEs and VCSEs, presenting an excellent growth avenue for these entities. The awarded contractor is Vuelio (Pulsar Group PLC), demonstrating a successful bid that can serve as a benchmark for other interested businesses.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1383 - Media Monitoring Services

Notice Description

Online system for monitoring and reporting on media and press coverage and providing a media database

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3ccc11c-18f0-4757-9767-965920cc8248
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ef1f67-e974-48c4-aa32-5a6159431bbb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

30192900 - Correction media

32584000 - Data-bearing media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VUELIO (PULSAR GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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