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Provision of Media Monitoring Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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16 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Media Monitoring Services," which falls under the education industry category. The project, situated in Glasgow, Scotland, has reached the award stage with a contract signed on 13 February 2026 and valued at £65,797.28 GBP. The procurement was executed through a limited procedure as a direct award from the Scottish Government Framework Agreement, bypassing the usual competitive tendering process. The services will be provided by Press Data Ltd, located in Edinburgh, under Lot 1, encompassing a comprehensive media monitoring scope across various platforms including print, online, and broadcast media, ensuring coverage of mentions of the University of Strathclyde.

This award highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in media services, particularly those with expertise in media monitoring and analytics. The procurement approach favoured a sole supplier lot, providing Press Data Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the opportunity to deliver services tailored to the needs of an academic institution. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector or seeking collaborations under governmental framework agreements would benefit from understanding the dynamics and requirements seen in this procurement process. The direct engagement with a prominent university presents substantial opportunities for firms with a similar business model focused on educational and public sector clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Media Monitoring Services

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services as a direct award via the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Media Services (Reference SP-24-07) to Press Data Ltd. The University requires a media monitoring service to scan media sources for mentions of the University of Strathclyde and constituent parts. The service monitors for selected keywords across a wide range of media outlets including UK national, Scottish national and regional newspapers, local newspapers, news agencies and professional/consumer magazines. This is across print, online and broadcast media.

Procurement Information

This procurement was conducted as a direct award via the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Media Services (Reference SP-24-07), Lot 1 - press media, broadcast, online media, social media and analytics and evaluation services. This is a sole supplier lot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823757
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549626
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,797 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Paula Hirschganger
Contact Email
paula.l.hirschganger@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESS DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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