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title: "Press Release Distribution Service 2026_30"
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# Press Release Distribution Service 2026_30

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8614d068-e38e-4366-a019-46b52192c26b

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## Summary

The contract titled "Press Release Distribution Service 2026_30" has been awarded by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This procurement falls under the marketing services industry category (CPV code: 79342000). The contract has been awarded to Precise Media Monitoring Ltd following a Direct Award process from the CCS Low Value Purchasing System (RM6237). The awarded contract period runs from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2030, with an option for annual extensions, reaching a potential total value of £42,840. This notice marks the award stage of the procurement process, which commenced with the call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective procurement method. Key dates include the tender period end on 27th November 2025 and the contract award date on 11th February 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in press release distribution and related marketing services. Large-scale enterprises, especially those with a robust capacity to manage contracts beyond a single year, would find this contract particularly attractive due to its substantial duration and scalability aligned with the potential extensions. The procurement process favours organisations capable of fulfilling a contractual framework agreement, which can streamline capabilities for further ventures within the public sector. Engaging with the CQC through this contract could establish a pathway for brands to reinforce their presence in government-related communications and broaden their footprint across England, ultimately driving business development and sectoral presence in marketing services.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires a Press Release Distribution Service from February 2026 to January 2030. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Low Value Purchasing System (RM6237), following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 36 months at 12-month intervals. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EPS 112

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa7c00e-d3fd-472a-abe7-af816389e502 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,840 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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 | PRECISE MEDIA MONITORING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa7c00e-d3fd-472a-abe7-af816389e502

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa7c00e-d3fd-472a-abe7-af816389e502
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f16ab4ca-f1ed-4688-949a-9a6afffe16f9
  Buyer-Supplier-Contract-v1.0 (1) (1) CLEAN_Redacted

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