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Purchase of an integrated media and social media intelligence platform

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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17 Apr 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London have completed the procurement process for the purchase of an integrated media and social media intelligence platform. This tender, classified under the services category, focused on multimedia software development services and aimed to provide continuity of service for the communications team. The procurement was conducted directly and below the threshold without competition. The contract, worth £91,713.60, started on 11 March 2025 and will end on 10 March 2026. The supplier awarded this contract is Meltwater (UK) Ltd, based in London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media monitoring and social media scheduling services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer comprehensive media intelligence platforms can benefit from similar future opportunities issued by public authorities like the City of London. The direct procurement method used indicates a streamlined process that can be advantageous for companies capable of offering competitive, high-quality services without the need for extensive competition.

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Notice Title

Purchase of an integrated media and social media intelligence platform

Notice Description

Media monitoring and social media scheduling services This purchase provides continuity of service for the communications team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015963-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212520 - Multimedia software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,713 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 10 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blake.summers@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELTWATER (UK

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