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Media Monitoring Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Award

23 May 2025 at 12:26

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10 Jan 2025 at 15:39

Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), based in London, has successfully awarded a contract for Media Monitoring Services under an open procedure method. This service is classified under the industry category of Data Services (CPV: 72300000). The contract aims to provide comprehensive media monitoring and evaluation services for the BBC and the BBC Group, with capabilities such as press monitoring and both human-driven and automated analysis. The procurement process is documented under the ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf0b". Key dates include the signing of the contract on 21st April 2025, with the procurement status marked as complete. The awarded contract is a significant business opportunity with a value of £600,000 GBP, carried out in the UK region, and subject to the terms and guidelines of English law.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in data services and media analysis. Companies like Unicepta UK Ltd, who have won the contract, demonstrate that firms with expertise in technology-driven and human-evaluated media monitoring are well-suited to participate. For businesses aiming to grow, engaging in such contracts could enhance their portfolio by providing services to prestigious organisations like the BBC. Those with capabilities in handling complex data requirements and providing timely, insightful media reports would find this contract particularly aligned with their operations, showcasing their ability to support large-scale media monitoring needs across diverse platforms.

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Notice Title

Media Monitoring Services

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of Media Monitoring and Evaluation Services, more fully described below, to the BBC. The BBC is acting on its own behalf and as an agent to the BBC Group. Any reference in this document to the BBC shall be deemed to include a reference to the BBC Group and constituent entities unless the context requires otherwise. Press Monitoring - monitoring of specified keywords and topics within print content and mainstream online news, trade, consumer, local and regional media including delivery of results and reports to the BBC. Human-driven Evaluation and Analysis - the evaluation and analysis of the results of monitoring through human review, including delivery of results and reports to the BBC; and Evaluation and Analysis - automated assessment of the media monitoring results data including instant user access to reports on the BBC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of Media Monitoring and Evaluation Services, more fully described below, to the BBC. The BBC is acting on its own behalf and as an agent to the BBC Group. Any reference in this document to the BBC shall be deemed to include a reference to the BBC Group and constituent entities unless the context requires otherwise. Press Monitoring - monitoring of specified keywords and topics within print content and mainstream online news, trade, consumer, local and regional media including delivery of results and reports to the BBC. Human-driven Evaluation and Analysis - the evaluation and analysis of the results of monitoring through human review, including delivery of results and reports to the BBC; and Evaluation and Analysis - automated assessment of the media monitoring results data including instant user access to reports on the BBC.

Options: There will be an initial term of 24 months with a possible extension of a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026325-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 202510 months 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 BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Kevin Waters
Contact Email
kevin.waters@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNICEPTA

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