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PA Media Point

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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10 Apr 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has completed the procurement process titled "PA Media Point" within the public authority central government industry category. The project covers subscription services relevant to media monitoring and is located in Guildford, UK. The procurement was carried out through a direct, below-threshold method without competition, with the tender stage now complete. The contract period commenced on 4 April 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026, with a contract signing date of 3 April 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in subscription and media monitoring services, though no competition was involved due to its below-threshold nature. The awarded supplier for this contract is The Press Association Limited, a large entity based in London. Businesses interested in similar future opportunities with National Highways, particularly those providing niche services, should monitor potential procurement activities and prepare to offer relevant solutions that can support government functions effectively.

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Notice Title

PA Media Point

Notice Description

Allowing us to see stories that mention - or are of relevance to - National Highways.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014360-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@pa.media
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PRESS ASSOCIATION

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