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title: "PR2140 - Media Communications and Public Relations (PR) Cuttings Service"
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# PR2140 - Media Communications and Public Relations (PR) Cuttings Service

Buyer: PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5733a1f3-88a3-4c98-a4e4-4ad4810f64cf

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## Summary

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is procuring a Media Communications and Public Relations (PR) Cuttings Service under a two-year contract, starting on 15th June 2021, with an option to extend for a further two years. The total contract value is £7,680, and the procurement method used for this award was a direct approach. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 48000000, which pertains to software packages and information systems. The tender period concluded on 11th June 2021, and the service will be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focusing on media communications and public relations services, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in providing software solutions and information systems related to media monitoring and analytics would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman could facilitate further growth and exposure in the public sector, demonstrating reliability and capability in high-stakes service delivery.

## Notice

Media Communications and Public Relations (PR) Cuttings Service. 2 year contract with the option to extend for up to 2 further years as per GCloud T&Cs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e983c5da-4610-4cc3-b0e5-2374632245e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 7 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,680 |
| 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 | PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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 | KANTAR MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e983c5da-4610-4cc3-b0e5-2374632245e8
- 9 Jun 2021 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d99ed5-43bb-4c6c-a6c3-a9ef5763e277

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e983c5da-4610-4cc3-b0e5-2374632245e8
  9th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d99ed5-43bb-4c6c-a6c3-a9ef5763e277
  9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ombudsman.org.uk

## Provenance

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