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title: "Media Analysis on Government Covid-19 Communications"
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# Media Analysis on Government Covid-19 Communications

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e118895-3032-4cbd-a100-4b8177a462c9

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "Media Analysis on Government Covid-19 Communications" to SIGNAL MEDIA LIMITED, focusing on social research services within the UK. The procurement process was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which concluded on 24 April 2020. The contract has a total value of GBP 139,339, covering the period from 27 April 2020 to 26 April 2021, following a variation that increased the initial amount from GBP 99,828.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in social research and analysis services, particularly those experienced in media studies and communication strategies. Companies capable of delivering insightful analysis tools and services that support governmental communications during crises, such as COVID-19, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders issued by the Cabinet Office or related entities.

## Notice

The Cabinet Office (the 'Authority') has awarded a contract to the supplier for a media analysis tool and service to support analysis and facilitate insight for the international communications response to Coronavirus. A variation to the contract was issued with effect from 18/07/20 to increase the value by PS39,510 to total value of PS139,339

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf04e11-aa45-4aad-8d0d-b30bf1717679 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2020 - 26 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,338 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGNAL MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 16:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf04e11-aa45-4aad-8d0d-b30bf1717679
- 6 Jul 2021 at 13:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf04e11-aa45-4aad-8d0d-b30bf1717679
- 3 Aug 2020 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf04e11-aa45-4aad-8d0d-b30bf1717679

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf04e11-aa45-4aad-8d0d-b30bf1717679
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c9976e0-57ee-4c65-b074-1e3586d4397a

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