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News & Media Monitoring Software Licences

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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01 Dec 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Warwickshire Police has concluded a public procurement process to secure News & Media Monitoring Software Licences through a direct award to Pulsar Group Plc. The contract, valued at an annual rate of £8,722 plus VAT and totalling £26,166 over the contract term, involves the provision of Vuelio platform access via the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 framework. The procurement is tailored to meet specific industry software needs within the West Midlands, UK region. Key dates include the award on 11th November 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. This award was part of a selective procurement method, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement, compliant with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. The process has specified suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, offering a platform for growth by aligning with public sector needs. Particularly, SMEs and VCSEs in the West Midlands and surrounding areas can leverage this procurement to showcase their capabilities and expand their client base within governmental frameworks. By engaging with such public procurement contracts, businesses can enhance their market presence while contributing to public sector efficiencies.

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Notice Title

News & Media Monitoring Software Licences

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for the continued access to the Vuelio news and media monitoring platform. This was a direct award via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 framework, reference RM1557.14 Lot 2 Cloud Software and is therefore compliant with PCRs 2015. The annual value is PS8,722.00 plus VAT and the contract is for an initial period of 2 years with option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0182e0b-dc39-447a-832b-4d394da485af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519d6376-a2c1-4dd3-ba48-b45975e39e41
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,444 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 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
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PULSAR GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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