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title: "Media Monitoring and Media Database"
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# Media Monitoring and Media Database

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c28d19b-c9a6-487a-ac6c-9c3f32d3665c

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by the Defra Group, located in London, involved awarding a contract for "Media Monitoring and Media Database" services. This competitive tender, completed under the CCS RM6126 Framework, sought to appoint a supplier for 24/7 media services for six organisations within the Defra Group, such as the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission. The key procurement stage mentioned is the 'Award' phase, with the contract officially active as of 27th May 2025, and due to run until 27th May 2029. Classified under the industry category of 'Advertising and Marketing Services,' this selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement and was valued at £300,000.

This contract presents ample opportunities for SMEs, specifically those proficient in media monitoring and database management, to expand and showcase their services to significant governmental bodies. With the focus on providing proactive media monitoring and response services, businesses that excel in analysing media trends, identifying potential reputational risks, and generating daily media summaries would be particularly well-suited to compete. This initiative not only enhances their portfolio but also extends their market reach into diverse geographical locations, including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands.

## Notice

Defra Group Communications conducted a competitive tender under the CCS RM6126 Framework to source a supplier to provide a 24/7 proactive and reactive media services to 6 organisations: Core Defra, Environment Agency (EA), Natural England (NE), Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Forestry Commission (FC) and Rural Payment Agency (RPA). The communications team must stay informed about how these organisations are being reported in the media, identify emerging or breaking news stories, and monitor potential reputational risks. This information is essential for key stakeholder, including the Secretary of State, Defra Ministers, Special Advisers, CEOs and Chairs of each ALB, Area Directors, operational leads, senior policy officials and No.10. To support this, a daily morning media summary, seven days a week, is a critical requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ed9ada-0709-4207-8bc1-868511edbef1 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2025 - 27 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA GROUP |
| 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 | CISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ed9ada-0709-4207-8bc1-868511edbef1
- 2 Jun 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7d4f52-d099-46e3-bc1e-b71665aaf61e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ed9ada-0709-4207-8bc1-868511edbef1
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7d4f52-d099-46e3-bc1e-b71665aaf61e
  2nd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c09e794e-b90f-4954-82ad-e80662b638c4
  Media Monitoring Contract_Redacted

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