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Provision of Media Monitoring Services

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Social Security Scotland, located in Dundee, conducting an open procedure for the "Provision of Media Monitoring Services." This contract falls under the services industry category and is intended to enhance communication by monitoring media outlets across print and online formats. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on 9th February 2026 to Press Data Ltd, based in Edinburgh. The total value of the contract is £8,080. The process was open to foreign bids, reflecting an inclusive and competitive nature.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in media monitoring and communication services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the media and public relations sectors could benefit from such opportunities, given that Press Data Ltd, an SME, was successful in securing the award. Participation in similar tenders can assist businesses in establishing credibility and gaining visibility in public sector contracts, potentially leading to further prospects within and beyond the UK media services market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Media Monitoring Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of Media Monitoring Services. The service is necessary for communications as it provides media monitoring across print and online titles and allows Social Security Scotland to inform colleagues on a daily basis of news stories running that may relate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of Media Monitoring Services. The service is necessary for communications as it provides media monitoring across print and online titles and allows Social Security Scotland to inform colleagues on a daily basis of news stories running that relate.. There are no options to extend this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828843
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555340
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72300000 - Data services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20263 months 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESS DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555340
    Provision of Media Monitoring Services - The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of Media Monitoring Services. The service is necessary for communications as it provides media monitoring across print and online titles and allows Social Security Scotland to inform colleagues on a daily basis of news stories running that may relate.

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