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Provision of Media Monitoring and Analysis Tool

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Media Monitoring and Analysis Tool" has been completed by the Cabinet Office, with a focus on ensuring robust analysis and real-time insights during crisis communications and information threat response. The contract was awarded on 8th October 2025 to RUNTIME COLLECTIVE LIMITED for a value of £138,640. This procurement falls under the category of software development services and involves the delivery of solutions across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including all major regions and territories. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting from 9th October 2025 and concluding on 8th October 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing in advanced software solutions, particularly those specialising in media monitoring and analysis tools. Companies capable of supporting government entities like the GCSI and Media Analysis Hubs in delivering comprehensive analysis in crisis situations would find this contract particularly relevant. While the tender was not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the capacity to handle complex and high-stakes government contracts could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a stronger foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Media Monitoring and Analysis Tool

Notice Description

To ensure government crisis communications and information threat response are underpinned by robust analysis and real-time insights, the Cabinet Office requires a comprehensive media monitoring tool that supports GCSI and the Media Analysis Hub's to deliver analysis to Cabinet Office, COBR, and wider government during crisis situations such as international conflicts, and emerging security threats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2c2f3e3-7f3e-4581-85ec-db8e7ffede14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6c55fa7-9222-4a8d-aba8-31eaecb4cc90
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,640 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2027 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUNTIME COLLECTIVE

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