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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 11:16

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), located in Manchester, United Kingdom, has completed an open tender procurement process for "Media Monitoring 2026-29" under the industry category of services. The buyer sought to distribute and publish multimedia content and monitor corporate communications in the UK media, awarding the contract to Precise Media Monitoring Ltd., trading as Onclusive, based in London. The procurement method used was below threshold open competition, and the contract, valued at £64,500 net with a gross value of £77,400, was signed on 28th April 2026. The contract period is set from 14th May 2026 to 13th May 2029, covering services in marketing management consultancy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media monitoring, PR services, and consultancy to engage with central government public authorities like NICE. Suppliers with capabilities in distributing media releases and monitoring communications output can leverage this opportunity for business growth. The scope for service delivery includes monitoring UK media outputs, reporting, and evaluating performance, making it ideal for firms adept in providing comprehensive media and communication services. This also opens avenues for technology-driven companies to offer innovative solutions in media analytics and reporting, directly contributing to enhancing public communication strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Media Monitoring 2026-29 - Lots 1 & 2

Notice Description

Provision of services: Lot 1 Distribute and publish corporate multimedia content - primarily media releases; Lot 2 Monitor, evaluate and. report on the outputs from its corporate communications in the UK media.

Lot Information

Distribute and publish corporate multimedia content

A database, with up-to-date contact details for journalists, stakeholders and other media outlets, a newsroom function to publish and distribute media releases, statements and other alerts to target audiences and a facility to manage (log and report on) media enquiries by date and topic

Renewal: This contract has the option to be extended by up to two 12-month periods.

Provision of press, online and broadcast monitoring and evaluation and analysis

The provision of press, online and broadcast media monitoring, coverage and content evaluation and analysis, including the ability to monitor specific national, specialist and regional publications (both online and print) and a function to create simple, tailored dashboards to report on required performance key metrics by date, topic, or message.

Renewal: This contract has the option to be extended by up to two 12-month periods.

Provision of parliamentary monitoring and political research services

Parliamentary monitoring and an up-to date political contact database. Monitoring should cover parliamentary debates, questions, Government announcements, and committee reports, as well as information from political stakeholders such as charities, trade bodies and think tanks.

Renewal: This contract has the option to be extended by up to two 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064150-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£132,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 13 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRECISE MEDIA MONITORING LTD. (TRADING AS ONCLUSIVE

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