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title: "PQ0423 - Media Monitoring"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# PQ0423 - Media Monitoring

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-960a0633-179f-4e0c-9228-4d76535672b9

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council has issued a tender titled "PQ0423 - Media Monitoring" for the provision of Media Monitoring and associated services. The contract will last for 2 years with a 1-year extension option, starting from 01/07/2023 until 30/06/2025. The deadline for tender submissions is noon on 29th March 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and is targeted at SMEs. The tender involves monitoring press coverage from various sources and delivering it to council employees, with specific requirements for coverage and reporting.

This tender by Birmingham City Council for Media Monitoring services presents an opportunity for IT services and marketing firms specialising in media analysis and monitoring. The contract duration of 2 years with a possible extension provides stability for businesses looking to secure long-term projects. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure the functionality of mobile devices and tablets for service delivery, as this is a key requirement specified by the Council. The procurement stage is currently at the tendering phase, with the deadline for submissions approaching on 29th March 2023.

## Notice

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of Media Monitoring and associated services. The Council is seeking for a supplier to provide a daily media monitoring service of relevant press cuttings from the national press, regional press, trade and consumer press, broadcast and online digital coverage. This coverage needs to be in the form of a daily e-mail alert and a web portal and be accessible by 10 council employees. There is also a requirement for the software / web site to enable evaluation (either by the supplier or in-house by the Council) of each article for positivity, reach (and alternative measures used by the industry) and the ability to produce reports on this data. The requirement for broadcast coverage is that mentions of the Council are to be picked up from all national radio and TV and local radio stations. The Council require all national coverage and key local coverage (including Birmingham Mail, Birmingham Post and Sunday Mercury) to be delivered by 7am on the day of publication. There should also be the option of sending out press releases via the portal and a database of up to date media contacts should be supplied The site must be fully functional on mobile devices and tablets. This contract will be for a period of 2 years with a 1 year extension provision commencing 01/07/2023 until 30/06/2025 (start date subject to change depending on mobilisation and implementation dates specified in proposals). The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 29th March 2023 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9fc0b14-0d65-4ed6-9ad7-d6a69c8f27fb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 21:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9fc0b14-0d65-4ed6-9ad7-d6a69c8f27fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9fc0b14-0d65-4ed6-9ad7-d6a69c8f27fb
  15th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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