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Media Monitoring Provider

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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26 May 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a "Media Monitoring Provider" service aimed at enhancing AI-driven monitoring across print, online, broadcast, and social media to boost visibility and public engagement for its key exhibitions. Classified under the services category with CPV code 79980000, the procurement was conducted via a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The awarded contract to CISION GROUP LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London, commenced on 10 January 2026 and is set to end on 9 January 2027. The overall gross value of the contract is £18,000. The procurement's legal basis is supported by the 2023/54 UKPGA regulation.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in media monitoring and analytics services. Businesses with capabilities in AI-enhanced monitoring that can improve public visibility and engagement are well-suited to compete in similar contracts with government bodies such as The National Archives. Although this contract was awarded without competition, staying informed about similar opportunities within public authorities can create pathways for expanding service offerings and establishing relationships with key government clients, bolstering portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Media Monitoring Provider

Notice Description

Enhanced AI-driven monitoring across print, online, broadcast, and social media to increase visibility and stronger public engagement for key exhibitions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048823-2026
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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2027 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 NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CISION GROUP

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