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Provision of a News Media, Social Media Monitoring and Evaluation Platform

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a news media, social media monitoring and evaluation platform. The tender, identified by the title "Provision of a News Media, Social Media Monitoring and Evaluation Platform," falls under the advertising services category and involves a contract valued at £69,000. This contract spans a period from 25th July 2025 to 24th July 2027. The procurement method was selective and conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key regions of interest covered by the contract include various areas across the United Kingdom, such as London, the South East, and Wales. The award was made on 12th August 2025, following an award decision on 14th July 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses working in the fields of media monitoring and advertising services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were favoured for this tender. The successful supplier, FENIX MEDIA LIMITED T/A PULSAR, exemplifies the kind of large-scale business equipped to meet such requirements, but SMEs with innovative solutions can also benefit from emerging opportunities within similar future tenders. Companies seeking to expand their portfolio within government contracts and those with expertise in comprehensive analytical tools tailored for public sector needs would find this opportunity aligns well with their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Provision of a News Media, Social Media Monitoring and Evaluation Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a news media, social media monitoring and evaluation platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e42bb737-ed92-4737-a1fa-2022137c38ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ec8b2e-ad08-4bf6-9dcf-b6cbb6073041
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sophie.keal@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FENIX MEDIA LIMITED T/A PULSAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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