Award

LGA Media Monitoring and database

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 09:05

Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "LGA Media Monitoring and Database," with an award made to Precise Media Monitoring Ltd (trading as Onclusive). This tender, under the industry category of services, aims to consolidate media monitoring services and introduce journalist database functionalities for the Media and Regional teams. The procurement process, identified as "Below threshold - open competition," culminated with an award notice on 23 July 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 31 July 2025 and may extend until 31 July 2028. Conducted in London, this initiative aims to streamline operations and reduce administrative costs.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses in the media and news agency sectors. Those specialising in digital monitoring and data management services have a platform to expand their portfolios and capture new market segments through contracts like these. With a strong emphasis on quality (70% weightage) and price (30% weightage) in the award criteria, companies with robust technological solutions and competitive pricing strategies stand in good stead to compete effectively. Additionally, large enterprises with the resources to meet comprehensive service requirements may find these types of contracts advantageous for bolstering their market presence and supporting their sustainable growth objectives.

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Notice Title

LGA Media Monitoring and database

Notice Description

The Media and Regional teams at the LGA are seeking to align contracts for media monitoring services, to bring both teams use of these services under one contract. Furthermore, the Media team seeks to add journalist data base services on a platform which also allows the sending out of press releases and statements to them under one contract. The LGA seeks to do this in order to cut down on administration time and costs. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=967865771

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contact should cover one year at least with the option for two further extensions of 12 months subject to the LGA's discretion and continued funding availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054778
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042256-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£29,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,166 Under £100K
Awards Value
£29,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Tanya Khatun
Contact Email
tanya.khatun@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07920060428

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South 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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRECISE MEDIA MONITORING LTD (TRADING AS ONCLUSIVE

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