Award

Media Monitoring Service

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2024 at 08:45

Tender

18 Mar 2024 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for a "Media Monitoring Service" under the open procedure. This project, classified under "News-agency services" (CPV code 92400000), focuses on monitoring and evaluating media coverage related to the council. The contract was awarded to Press Data Ltd, and it involves services to be delivered across the UK. The procurement process was initiated in the tender stage, with key activities concluding on 29 July 2024, when the contract was officially signed for a value of £200,000. The tender process began on 18 March 2024, with submissions closing on 24 April 2024, and the contract period set for 1080 days, with an optional 24-month extension.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the news-agency services and media monitoring industry looking to expand their client portfolio with significant and high-profile clients like GMC. Companies specialising in media evaluation, technological support for monitoring, and account management services would find this tender particularly lucrative. The open procurement method used ensures that the process is competitive and transparent, making it accessible for qualified SMEs and larger organisations alike to showcase their capability in delivering quality services and innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

Media Monitoring Service

Notice Description

Monitoring and evaluation service of media related to the General Medical Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Monitoring and evaluation of media related to the general Medical Council

Renewal: 24 month extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0449d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023518-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESS DATA

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