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title: "Transparency - Media Monitoring & Associated Services using a CCS framework"
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# Transparency - Media Monitoring & Associated Services using a CCS framework

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4be3fc7a-00f1-4f84-8981-76f0f776a96d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking services for media monitoring and associated services under the title "Transparency - Media Monitoring & Associated Services using a CCS framework". This tender, classified under the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000), is currently in the award stage, having been completed as of 14th July 2021. The contract, valued at £20,000, has a performance period that started on 18th August 2021 and will conclude on 17th October 2022. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from the CCS framework RM6134.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in media analysis, software solutions, and communication services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the contract's suitability for them. Companies that can provide insightful media intelligence and reporting services will find a valuable market in this procurement, potentially leading to other related contracts within the public sector, as the Ministry of Defence aims to improve its public communications and understanding of media representation.

## Notice

It is essential that DE&S monitor, analyse and draw insight from news, opinions and conversations from a myriad of sources from traditional print to specialist, broadcast and social media, to help Corp Comms and Senior DE&S leaders gain an understanding of how they are viewed in the media/public domain, the tone of the coverage, how often spokespeople are quoted and gain insight into trends and influences that impact on the current and future communications both internally and externally. This contract was procured using CCS framework RM6134.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b972c9-8cc5-48e8-89d4-03e0cbef8ff9 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2021 - 17 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 19 Oct 2021 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b972c9-8cc5-48e8-89d4-03e0cbef8ff9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b972c9-8cc5-48e8-89d4-03e0cbef8ff9
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2c25b31-1109-4db2-bcbc-7e1171c18e5b

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