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title: "GSS23453 UKRI Media Monitoring"
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# GSS23453 UKRI Media Monitoring

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e762098-a4ab-4195-af7c-b4e7dca8b6f8

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a selective procurement process for the "GSS23453 UKRI Media Monitoring" contract. This tender, which falls under the services category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines," with additional classifications in data-processing and market research, has been awarded to Cision Group Limited. The process utilised a call-off from the CCS RM6134 Framework Lot 1 and was concluded as an award notice on 25th July 2023. The contract spans from 1st September 2023 to 30th November 2025, and services are to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The total contract value is reported as £132,189.99. The procurement was advertised as suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, indicating inclusivity for diverse business sizes and types.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in media monitoring and data-processing services. Organisations that possess strong capabilities in providing comprehensive media analysis across various publication types would find this tender beneficial. The selective procurement method utilised, involving a mini-competition under a well-structured framework, underscores the importance of being part of established frameworks for future bids. This curates an environment where businesses, particularly those already part of government framework agreements, can leverage their positioning to secure lucrative contracts, reinforcing their market presence and expanding their clientele within the public sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6134 Framework Lot 1. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI have a requirement for a media monitoring contract to provide media monitoring services on behalf of all its research councils.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b574348b-52a9-48b7-8ff4-8a34c8225865 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,189 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 17:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b574348b-52a9-48b7-8ff4-8a34c8225865
- 18 Jun 2024 at 15:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b574348b-52a9-48b7-8ff4-8a34c8225865
- 25 Aug 2023 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b574348b-52a9-48b7-8ff4-8a34c8225865

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b574348b-52a9-48b7-8ff4-8a34c8225865
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e1aa56c0-cc6b-4470-9baf-b09b7320ac9a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/64e744a7-2e68-4c2f-a989-71a91743d771

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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