Notice Information
Notice Title
Media Services Framework
Notice Description
The services required will include media monitoring and media evaluation, including OTS / Viewing figures or similar for every cutting. Also, Sentiment analysis for every cutting (where requested) and will need to be provided in electronic format. There is also a requirement for a Journalist Database management system and a Media Forward Planning service. These requirements will come under 3 Lots and bidders are invited to bid for one, two, or all 3 Lots.
Lot Information
Media Monitoring
A media monitoring service is required to ensure that that Client has a clear grasp on how the media and stakeholders view the strategic direction of the Welsh Government. The Contract will be utilised for both continuous Media Monitoring and ad-hoc monitoring on individual campaigns. It may also be required for media evaluation. This contract will initially service five departments across Welsh Government although this may change during the life of the contract. Each Client will provide individual lists of key words for media monitoring across all platforms. The departments and teams requiring this type of service will have a series of both crosscutting and specific requirements. The contract may also be used by Welsh Government Sponsored Bodies. Key tasks include: An awareness of future trends, forthcoming replacement, and new publications A thorough understanding of the media in general Ability to digest and disseminate the required information in the most suitable way As part of the departmental requirements the Contractor may be required to provide a media evaluation service additional to the press cutting requirements. This may include the synthesis of Welsh Government media coverage across the board, for example using key words, messages and spokespeople, and monthly tracking of on-going themes by media type, volume, 'opportunities to see' and tone. Individual projects will be discussed with a representative of the Client. Ability to undertake monitoring and evaluation of Welsh language media is an essential requirement. Bilingual reports may also be required. The client does not guarantee any level of work. The successful bidder should have the scope to cope with all departmental work plus ad hoc campaign requirements for monitoring. All ad-hoc work will be given to the Contractor in the form of a brief similar to those at Annexes A-E the size and requirements of the individual team projects will vary. Daily summaries of Welsh Language media must be available in both Welsh and English.
Press Office Management SystemJournalist Database - to include Welsh, UK and International News Media, including specialist and industry news. Press, TV, radio and online. Ability to create mailing lists for press releases using the database, including by Welsh local, Welsh national, UK local and UK national and speciality / subject area. Ability to log, store, and search interactions with journalists and statements issued. Ability to create own category tags to help search for interactions and statements. Ability to issue bilingual (English and Welsh) press releases, including photos and storing photos, and track them. With an option of a newsroom that journalists can access to download materials. Ability to produce reports on activity (press releases and statements issued) by category tags, users and media outlets. Ability to produce reports of statements or press releases by category tags or users. Training for all new users. Phone line, email or online chat support for system users in office hours. Importing of historical data into new system.
Media Forward PlannerJournalist Database - to include contacts for Welsh, UK and International News Media, including specialist and industry news. Press, TV, radio and online. Mailing lists for press releases using the database, including by Welsh local, Welsh national, UK local and UK national and speciality / subject area. Issue bilingual (English and Welsh) press releases and diary markers, including photos and storing photos. Reports on activity (press releases and statements issued) by category tags, users and media outlets. Interact with Lot 1 supplier, e.g. tracking coverage for press notices to provide an integrated service.
Planning Information
A supplier engagement event will be held at 1pm on Thursday 27th November via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, please email a request to: commercialprocurement.professionalservices@gov.wales Please note, as the session will be held on Teams, attendee names will be visible to everyone on the call. We will take questions via the messaging function and circulate a Q&A document after the event. The session will provide you with a brief overview of the requirement, along with an overview of the tender process and timescales.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e2e4
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010738-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
48 - Software package and information systems
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
48000000 - Software package and information systems
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £650,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £649,998 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 5 Feb 20264 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- 12 Jan 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
- Contact Name
- Angharad Simmonds
- Contact Email
- angharad.simmonds@gov.wales
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CARDIFF
- Postcode
- CF10 3NQ
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Delivery Location
- TLL Wales
-
- Local Authority
- Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
- Cathays
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010738-2026
5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074586-2025
18th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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