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CPT_24_28 - Media Distribution and Monitoring

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has carried out a direct procurement process, concluding with an award for the contract titled "CPT_24_28 - Media Distribution and Monitoring" to Vuelio (Access Intelligence Media & Communications Limited). This contract involves media distribution and monitoring services classified under the industry category of Newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines (CPV: 22200000). The buying organisation is located in London, England, with the procurement method being a single tender action below the threshold. This contract spans from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, with the extension already exercised for an additional year until 30 June 2026. The total contract value is £71,999, which includes VAT.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in media services. The continuation and completion of this contract suggest a stable business relationship with the potential for future opportunities in similar procurement actions. Enterprises who can leverage media monitoring and distribution know-how are well-suited to compete in processes like this, offering services that can efficiently meet the specialised needs of governmental or large organisations. The contract nature points to a favourable environment for businesses focusing on niche media services, thereby creating openings for specialised growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_24_28 - Media Distribution and Monitoring

Notice Description

Following the early termination of our media monitoring services contract, we have awarded a one-year contract with an option to extend for a further year to Vuelio (Access Intelligence Media & Communications Limited). Contract extension exercised for the 2nd and final year from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026. Value - PS35,999.00 (including VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff91ce6f-dd21-488d-bc09-7e2925435303
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48256a21-88bd-44c5-aa9e-2ed9f7a73558
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Central Procurement Team (CPT)
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

(VUELIO) ACCESS INTELLIGENCE MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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