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title: "Northern Ireland Media Monitoring Services"
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buyer: "BIG LOTTERY FUND"
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# Northern Ireland Media Monitoring Services

Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6597ab65-ebd4-4501-a122-d9982b9428df

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## Summary

The Big Lottery Fund is seeking bids for the "Northern Ireland Media Monitoring Services" contract, which falls under the services category, specifically related to research and development consultancy. This open tender aims to appoint a service provider to monitor and electronically deliver media coverage in Northern Ireland, helping the Fund manage its communications effectively. The tender period concludes on 4th September 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 25th September 2017 and last until 25th September 2019. Bidders must be aware that the average media output requires monitoring approximately 200 items monthly, emphasizing the demand for a fast and reliable service.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in media monitoring and analysis, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in print, online, and broadcast media services could leverage this contract to expand their presence in public sector procurement. The open procurement method invites a wide range of competitors, providing a chance for qualified businesses to deliver high-quality monitoring services while potentially enhancing their reputations through successful engagement with the Big Lottery Fund.

## Notice

The Big Lottery Fund (the Fund) is seeking to appoint a service provider to monitor and electronically deliver print, online and broadcast monitoring services for the Fund's communications team in Northern Ireland. It is essential for the Fund to monitor and evaluate all print, broadcast and online media coverage as it forms the evidence for reporting, ensures the effectiveness of the work done, helps plan for future strategies and effectively risk manage the reputation of the organisation by rebutting and correcting damaging and inaccurate coverage. A fast, reliable electronic service is essential. The purpose of this tender is to ensure that the Fund secures the most competitive price for monitoring media activity in Northern Ireland. The Fund tends to receive on average 200 items of print, online and broadcast coverage each month.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6a2412-3efb-44e8-a9f5-1637d7de86ca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 25 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIG LOTTERY FUND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 1DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2017 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6a2412-3efb-44e8-a9f5-1637d7de86ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6a2412-3efb-44e8-a9f5-1637d7de86ca
  18th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c93c05eb-5a31-4c21-8033-444d638f5ec4
  ITT NI Media Monitoring Service - BIG001-0863

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