Award

Media Monitoring & Press Clippings

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a contract award for the provision of media monitoring and press clippings services to support Police Scotland. This procurement falls under the public order and safety industry category and covers the region of Scotland. The contract, under procurement ID PROC-25-2907, was awarded to the supplier Press Data following an award procedure without prior publication. The process, classified under CPV code 79416100, proceeded through a direct call-off from Framework SP-24-07 for Media Services. The contract was signed on 19th March 2026 for a value of £86,400 GBP.

This tender presents notable opportunities for SMEs specialising in media monitoring, digital content analysis, and communication services. Companies capable of offering reliable and innovative solutions in tracking and reporting media mentions stand to benefit, providing them with a platform to collaborate with public law enforcement agencies. By meeting the specific needs of the Scottish Police Authority, businesses can expand their footprint in public sector contracts and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering crucial communication services.

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Notice Title

Media Monitoring & Press Clippings

Notice Description

Police Scotland has a requirement to appoint a supplier to provide a consistent and reliable media monitoring service, allowing the organisation to stay informed on various incidents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this contract is to appoint a supplier to provide a consistent and reliable media monitoring service, allowing the organisation to stay informed on various incidents. Media monitoring (press clippings) is the process of tracking and collecting mentions of specific topics or organisation across various media outlets, such as newspapers, magazines, and other print publications. Press clippings traditionally refer to the physical cutting out of (or digitally capturing) articles from newspapers or magazines that mention the organisation or a particular topic of interest.

Procurement Information

This award is a call off from Framework SP-24-07 Provision of Media Services - LOT 1. This is a single supplier LOT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827235
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552539
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

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESS DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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