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title: "Media Monitoring and Press Release distribution platform"
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buyer: "HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK"
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# Media Monitoring and Press Release distribution platform

Buyer: HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66029852-5cc7-4943-83a9-38cdda1da329

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## Summary

Health Data Research UK (HDR UK), located in London, is overseeing a procurement process for a "Media Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Platform," a component of the database services industry category. The procurement aims to support HDR UK's communications objectives by providing comprehensive media monitoring services across multiple platforms. This initiative falls within the award stage as of July 2026, following an extension of the original 12-month contract awarded in 2024, now set to expire in August 2029. The procurement method employed is a limited, competitive quotation with an overall contract value of £75,000. Such a procurement is specifically designed to cater to SMEs and VCSEs, focusing on providing innovative solutions within the UK.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in media monitoring and distribution within the health research sector. Firms that can offer comprehensive services, including broadcast and digital monitoring, media distribution, and advanced analytic capabilities, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Businesses adept at providing ongoing support and training, and those capable of handling multiple media formats and storage effectively, can leverage this contract to reinforce their presence in the health research communications market.

## Notice

HDR UK requires a media monitoring and distribution system to support the institute's communications objectives, particularly around sharing our impact through the dissemination of new research findings. Being able to monitor key phrases and topics effectively will also enable HDR UK to not only review our own press coverage, but also stay up to date on what is making news in areas relevant to our work. Essential criteria * Expertise and previous experience in working with organisations in the health research sector * Monitoring across multiple sources of media - including broadcast, digital and print and those behind paywalls. If monitoring UK and global coverage is at different price points, please provide quotation for each * Access to coverage clippings for account holders * Ability to set up coverage alerts that can go automatically to people who do not have an account within the system * Media distribution function and access to up-to-date media contacts of a broad range of journalists and media outlets * Ability to monitor against multiple key words and sub-brands * Individual accounts for four employees of HDR UK * Ability to produce analytics that detail as a minimum the amount of mentions we have received in media coverage and the types of coverage * Ability to create and distribute bespoke reports on media analysis * Ability to view or download broadcast TV and radio broadcast clips * Easy to use system * Training and support Desired criteria * Storage of coverage alerts and clippings for at least 2 years * Monitoring coverage in podcasts * Monitoring across research journals * Competitor analysis function * Ability to enforce MFA on individual accounts * SSO (Single Sign-On) Capability to integrate with Entra ID is preferable, but not mandatory This was procured on a 12 month contract in 2024 however the contract was extended in 2026 until 2029 prompting the contracting authority to publish the contract details due to the increased value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82651c7b-709c-4868-87c7-e0f492b7c26a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,940 |
| 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 | HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIMEDIADATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82651c7b-709c-4868-87c7-e0f492b7c26a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82651c7b-709c-4868-87c7-e0f492b7c26a
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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