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title: "RICU Media Monitoring"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# RICU Media Monitoring

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4051cc74-87c4-4fed-a932-768abb632336

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RICU Media Monitoring" contract, led by the Home Office, has been completed with the award stage finalised. This contract involves Media Monitoring and Evaluation Services within the services industry category, with delivery locations spanning across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. A selective procurement method was utilised, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 15 January 2026 to 14 January 2028. The award was made to Press Data Ltd., with a contract value of £800,000 GBP, and is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies proficient in media monitoring services, particularly SMEs and those within the VCSE sector due to suitability criteria. Press Data Ltd., characterised as an SME, exemplifies the potential for smaller enterprises to secure substantial contracts in this field. Businesses specialising in comprehensive monitoring and analysis services targeted at various international regions could greatly benefit. Companies with innovative solutions in media analysis and with experience in service delivery on a broad geographical scale are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement opportunities led by the Home Office.

## Notice

Media Monitoring and Evaluation Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b59f0e-8f14-4c0e-a91e-390da191fe14 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESS DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111290 - Primary works for services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 20:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b59f0e-8f14-4c0e-a91e-390da191fe14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b59f0e-8f14-4c0e-a91e-390da191fe14
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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