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title: "Media and Social Media Monitoring Services"
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# Media and Social Media Monitoring Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53899ab0-aa5d-4ef7-865f-2b8d78eb7b92

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions in Blackpool has concluded a procurement process seeking Media and Social Media Monitoring Services. This contract, awarded to Press Data Ltd, falls under the services category of data analysis, specifically providing media monitoring and press-cutting insights essential for evaluating media coverage on welfare-related topics. The procurement has advanced to the award stage as of 1st April 2026, covering services located in England, United Kingdom, with a contract duration from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2029. The procurement method employed was selective, via call-off from a framework agreement, with the total contract valued at £622,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in media analytics and associated services, particularly those equipped to offer detailed insight into media narratives and sentiment analysis. Companies with expertise in data interpretation and who can manage selective procurement processes are particularly well-suited for this contract type. Although the designated supplier is Press Data Ltd, organisations seeking to establish or expand operations related to governmental media monitoring can find similar frameworks beneficial for growth. The collaboration with a major government body like the Department for Work and Pensions could significantly bolster a company's profile and industry standing.

## Notice

Service to provide Media Monitoring, Social Media and Press Cutting Services. These services provide essential insight into media coverage relating to DWP, Welfare Agenda, Ministers etc to establish whether coverage is providing positive or negative views

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b588a46f-a928-4743-8e6c-b1a6ed2fd1ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £622,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £622,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b588a46f-a928-4743-8e6c-b1a6ed2fd1ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b588a46f-a928-4743-8e6c-b1a6ed2fd1ae
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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