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16 Jun 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Press Office Management Solutions" was conducted by The Insolvency Service, an agency based in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of news-agency services and was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £24,900, spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The tender period concluded on 31st May 2026, and the award status was marked as active on 1st June 2026. The procurement has proceeded through to the award stage, with Pulsar Group plc being selected as the supplier for this service delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering integrated press office management and media-related services. With the contract being awarded through a selective procurement method, organisations with experience in framework agreements stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider similar opportunities, especially those with expertise in news-agency services, as The Insolvency Service has demonstrated a commitment to engaging such entities. This presents a potential avenue for those in the UK looking to expand their services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Press Office Management Solutions

Notice Description

Integrated press office management, media database and monitoring service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8c18bfd-eb46-4f3b-b915-155259983bfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92792189-ff2b-4aaa-ace1-3752030ef12b
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 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 INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1HZ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PULSAR GROUP

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