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Media Database Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a Media Database Service has been managed by Essex County Council. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems and is focused in the East of England, United Kingdom. This process, which has reached the award stage, was carried out using a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, Lot 2 Cloud Software. The contract, valued at £30,590, will span from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses in the media intelligence and communications sector, particularly those specialising in PR, media monitoring, and stakeholder engagement technologies. Companies that provide comprehensive solutions capable of integrating journalist databases and monitoring tools will find this tender appealing. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their potential suitability, might consider exploring similar opportunities within the G-Cloud framework to expand their business offerings and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Database Service

Notice Description

Call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software. Vuelio PR, Media, Stakeholder and Political Services. Duration 24 months + 12 months optional extension. Media intelligence and communications platform used to help ECC manage PR, media monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs by providing access to journalist databases and monitoring tools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1aff773-6db3-4633-9c8a-9e8a42448a9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95702079-ddff-4fb9-9075-d67d7d1cb6d9
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,590 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,590 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PULSAR GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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