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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the procurement process for the tender titled "PURCH2598 Provision of Media Monitoring Services". This process took place in Glasgow, falling under the "Education" industry category, and was carried out using an open procedure. The tender was initiated on 1st April 2025 and concluded with the contract awarded to Commetric on 12th August 2025. The procurement stage culminated with a signed contract valued at £146,000 for active media monitoring services over two years, with potential extensions totalling 24 months. Interested parties should note this procurement was governed by the Global Procurement Agreement (GPA), ensuring adherence to international standards.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in media monitoring services to engage with a prestigious educational institution. Companies with a focus on delivering comprehensive media analysis and reporting are perfectly suited to compete in such tenders. SMEs, especially, could leverage their agility and innovative capabilities to offer tailored solutions that meet the University's requirements, thus expanding their portfolio and gaining visibility in the public procurement domain. Additionally, businesses with commitments to community benefits stand to enhance their opportunities by aligning with the University's emphasis on fostering employment, training, and supply-chain development activities.

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Notice Title

PURCH2598 Provision of Media Monitoring Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2598 Provision of Media Monitoring Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2598 Provision of Media Monitoring Services

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794918
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537221
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£146,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Commetric

Further Information

Notice Documents

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