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C3997

CABINET OFFICE

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06 May 2025 at 13:30

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20 Feb 2025 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has recently completed a procurement process titled "Domestic & International Media Reporting" under the procurement method of a single tender action (below threshold) for the industry category of multimedia networks and software programming and consultancy services. This contract, valued at £37,500, involved the delivery of daily media intelligence reports analyzing global coverage in multiple languages. The process reached the award stage with the contract awarded to News First Limited. The services are to be rendered from 28th April 2025 to 27th July 2025, primarily in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in media analysis and multimedia networking services, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated and international media monitoring solutions. While this specific tender was not open to SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large firms with expertise in software consultancy and multilingual media intelligence analysis would find it particularly advantageous to target similar government contracts for future growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C3997

Notice Description

The provision of daily media intelligence reports providing analysis of global coverage from various international sources in multiple languages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b70431e3-c667-475c-8c3a-dd094d07af1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd64828c-3419-4345-9ade-d7f3941ada94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

32417000 - Multimedia networks

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWS FIRST

Further Information

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