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title: "Media Monitoring and Distribution"
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buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
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# Media Monitoring and Distribution

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bb06d56-a10e-4629-b321-7b85744d8951

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## Summary

Coventry University has concluded the procurement process for a "Media Monitoring and Distribution" contract under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The university, located in Coventry, England, has awarded the contract to CISION GROUP LIMITED. The direct procurement was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold, resulting in a contract valued at £28,500. The contract period is from 4th November 2024 to 4th November 2027. This tender reached the award stage on 1st November 2024, with the contract officially published on 15th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media monitoring and software information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement and the buying organisation's focus on efficiency and cost-saving. Companies adept at providing comprehensive media oversight and global press release distribution would find this contract highly beneficial for growth and expanding their footprint in the educational sector.

## Notice

The press office plays a critical role in managing the university's global reputation, ensuring that our communications reach the right audiences, and staying informed about public discourse involving the group. Media monitoring and distribution are vital components of our function, enabling us to send press releases across the globe and monitor what is being said about the university, whether positive or negative. After investigating three different suppliers, including our current one, we decided to go with Cision which represents a major cost saving

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992d7a3f-afd5-418b-8a7f-2002942968d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CISION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992d7a3f-afd5-418b-8a7f-2002942968d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992d7a3f-afd5-418b-8a7f-2002942968d3
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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