Tender

Media Monitoring and Contacts Database

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 12:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has launched an open procurement process for the "Media Monitoring and Contacts Database" project, aiming to appoint a single supplier for year-round media intelligence services. This project falls under the public relations services industry category (CPV 79416000) and is focused on the UK, with potential future expansion to global operations. Relevant services include daily UK media monitoring, international online media monitoring, a comprehensive UK media contacts database, and both monthly and annual evaluation reports. This tender is currently active, with the tender period ending on 19 December 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 3 February 2025 and will last until 2 February 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, making it accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The buying organisation, the British Council, is headquartered at 1 Redman Place, Stratford, London.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media intelligence and public relations services. Companies with expertise in comprehensive media monitoring and database management will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, given the procurement method's inclusivity. The extensive scope of this contract, including the possibility of supporting global operations, provides an excellent platform for businesses to scale their services and expand their market reach. Successful suppliers will benefit from a long-term engagement with a prestigious client, paving the way for further growth and development in the public relations sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Monitoring and Contacts Database

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking a single supplier to provide year-round media intelligence services for its Media & External Communications team based in the UK. The services to be provided are to include: a UK daily media monitoring service (broadcast, print, online); international media monitoring (online only); a comprehensive UK media contacts database (with licences for up to 10 people); a monthly insight/evaluation report; and an annual evaluation report. Further information can be found in the specific As part of the above requirement British Council also has requirement of further service requirement outside the UK to support its global requirement. For the purpose of this procurement British Council is only focusing on the UK but may expand to consolidate requirements outside the UK where the service provider awarded the contract may be able to support its global operations and is more cost effective then compared local solutions. Currently British Council has media monitoring requirements in all its regions where it operates so Asia Pacific, Americas, EU, Wider Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/952d71d9-7104-4b36-aecc-102478f6eabe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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