Award

UK domestic pre-publication newswire reporting

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2025 at 12:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 Mar 2025 at 10:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has awarded a contract for the provision of UK domestic pre-publication newswire reporting services to PA Mediapoint. The contract, STA10219, involves the required service of a trusted newswire capable of delivering real-time news alerts via email. This procurement process, which falls under the services industry category, was executed using a direct method, labelled as below threshold - without competition. The contract, valued at £166,000 gross (£138,000 net), will be active from 27 March 2025 to 4 March 2026 and will be carried out across the United Kingdom (region UKI32 and UKG13).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media, communications, and real-time news services. It is particularly suited for SMEs, such as PA Mediapoint, which was awarded the contract. The contract will enable the successful supplier to demonstrate their capability in delivering time-sensitive and accurate news services, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector. Businesses with a strong background in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security within the services category could find similar tenders beneficial to their growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK domestic pre-publication newswire reporting

Notice Description

Award notice for STA10219 AHDB requirement for pre-publication newswire that also provides news alerts via email in real time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011312-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Sarah Waters
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA MEDIAPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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