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RBGKEW1544 Media Monitoring and Media Database Service

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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29 May 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, a national authority dedicated to environmental protection, has completed the procurement process titled "RBGKEW1544 Media Monitoring and Media Database Service." The contract, valued at £42,000 and awarded to Roxhill Media Limited, focuses on communication and multimedia software development services within the services industry category. The contract includes comprehensive media monitoring and press release distribution services across multiple UK regions, with a framework under the G-Cloud 14 Call-Off Contract. Notably, the contract is characterised by its award procedure without a call for competition, and the process is considered complete as of 5th May 2026, with services commencing from 1st July 2026.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in media monitoring and digital communication services, particularly those already accredited under the G-Cloud framework. It is suitable for small to medium enterprises like Roxhill Media Limited, given the requirement for national and international media services and the inclusion of a database of media contacts. The provision of technical support and database management within the UK regions specified can enable businesses to establish a robust reputation and expand service capabilities in media intelligence and communications services.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1544 Media Monitoring and Media Database Service

Notice Description

Provide a comprehensive media monitoring service for RBG Kew covering national and international media, including print press, broadcast and digital. The service will provide links/pdfs to access thorough and timely media monitoring against agreed keywords. With subjects to be specifically tracked (subject areas/keywords provided by RBG) and to be allocated tags showing which subjects are covered within each item. It will provide daily emailed summaries of media monitoring results. The service will distribute Press Releases on behalf of RBG Kew. The service will also allow full access to its database of media contacts and permit the addition of RBG Kew's own contacts. It will also create bespoke mailing lists as requested. Minimum of 10 licences, training and ongoing technical support to be provided.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework information : CCS G-Cloud 14 Call-Off Contract This Call-Off Contract for the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) includes:

Procurement Information

Framework : CCS G-Cloud 14 Call-Off Contract This Call-Off Contract for the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a922
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050943-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEW GREEN
Postcode
TW9 3AE
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROXHILL MEDIA

Further Information

Notice URLs

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