Award

media monitoring/management service

THE COAL AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2025 at 10:09

Tender

17 May 2024 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Coal Authority has completed a tender process for a media monitoring/management service within the services industry category. MELTWATER UK1 LIMITED has been awarded the contract to help the Coal Authority track where their organisation is mentioned in the media and social media. The project involves networking software development services and is situated in the UK region. The procurement adhered to an open procedure, with the final contract being signed on 1 December 2024, valued at £80,000. The initial procurement stage initiated in 2024, saw extensive interest with 15 suppliers accessing the tender, although only 2 submitted bids.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in media monitoring and software development services. By participating, businesses can bolster their portfolios and gain valuable experience working with a high-profile public sector organisation. Companies with expertise in communication and multimedia software development, as well as those capable of providing advanced media monitoring solutions, would find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The open procurement method ensures that a wide range of companies, particularly SMEs, have an equal chance to compete and secure this growth-enabling contract.

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Notice Title

media monitoring/management service

Notice Description

This is required by the Coal Authority to understand where the organisation is being referenced in the media and on social media. This information is reported back into the business enabling us to remain ahead of where we are being mentioned and to identify areas of interest, should we become involved in the coverage at a later date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000287-2025
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

72212210 - Networking software development services

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 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
THE COAL AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Adam Beckett
Contact Email
adambeckett@coal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7776589350

Buyer Location

Locality
MANSFIELD
Postcode
NG18 4RG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELTWATER UK1

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