Award

Provision of Media Monitoring Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

07 Apr 2021 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has recently awarded a contract for the "Provision of Media Monitoring Services." This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically within law, marketing, consulting, and related fields. The contract, valued at £37,800, has a duration starting on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 1st April 2022. The successful tender was selected through a selective procurement method, with the tender process officially closing on 15th March 2021.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media monitoring, public relations, and related services. Companies with experience in accessing media databases and providing timely media clippings would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The engagement not only showcases the need for innovative media solutions but also underscores the importance of collaboration with government departments, creating pathways for prospective SMEs and larger contractors to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Media Monitoring Services

Notice Description

The media team needs to access media clippings to ensure our media monitoring for ministers and the department is effective and timely. There is the need to access a media database to ensure DIT can contact journalists to inform them of the department's news. A forward look would be very helpful for planning purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef86b47-4d80-467b-8fc1-723905e71198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CISION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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