Award

Media monitoring

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2025 at 11:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 17:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), based in London, conducted a public procurement process for media monitoring services, culminating in the award stage on 9th April 2025. This procurement, categorised under news-agency services, was structured as a below-threshold open competition. CISION GROUP LIMITED, also located in London, emerged as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £22,000 with an additional gross amount up to £26,400, commenced on 31st March 2025, with an initial one-year duration and potential renewals up to 2029. All services are to be provided within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in media monitoring, analysis, and evaluation, particularly those capable of handling both print and online media coverage. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially appealing given the suitability for SMEs indicated in the procurement details. The competitive nature of the process, combined with clear renewal options, provides potential for long-term business growth and stability. Companies with expertise in news-agency services and a solid understanding of public sector communication requirements will be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media monitoring

Notice Description

Media monitoring services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the contract will run for one year, with a further three year extension options, each for an additional one year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e984
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013924-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CISION GROUP

Further Information

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