Tender

Media database & press enquiry management platform

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has announced a tender for the provision of a media database and press enquiry management platform, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV: 48000000). This procurement process takes place in England, with the initial contract expected to start on 1st May 2025 and end on 30th April 2027. The tender process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, and the deadline for submission is 12 p.m. on Monday, 24th February 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 20,000 and will be awarded through an open procedure, specifically an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media management and software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Companies with expertise in providing databases of journalists and managing press interactions via online platforms will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, opening potential avenues for growth and expanding their client base in the public sector. Interested parties should reference CON 1510 when seeking further information or tender documentation by contacting info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Notice Title

Media database & press enquiry management platform

Notice Description

Ofsted are looking to run a tender exercise for the provision of a Media database & press enquiry management platform. The key functions for this service will be: * A database providing contact details for all UK based journalists, as well as details of their professional interests * An online platform for recording and retrieving interactions between the press office and journalists. This will be a 24 month contract starting on 1st May 2025. The Tender deadline is set at 12pm on Monday 24th February 2025 For further information, and to request a copy of the Tender documentation please email info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk quoting reference CON 1510

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae058ca-ed75-4f3e-b677-73a7809ca9bf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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