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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 589 CCS Media Monitoring & Evaluation, and Media Contact Database"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 589 CCS Media Monitoring & Evaluation, and Media Contact Database

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fc38786-b9f5-4f97-9006-3e22f2328c4c

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## Summary

The Arts Council England has awarded a contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 589 CCS Media Monitoring & Evaluation, and Media Contact Database" in the Research services industry category. The contract is valued at £223,260 and covers delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement stage is complete, with the awarded contract set to start on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st March 2027, with an option to extend it until 31st March 2029. The contract was procured under the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, and the procurement process included a tender phase ending on 3rd December 2024.

This contract offers considerable business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in media monitoring, evaluation, and public relations services. Large-scale enterprises with robust media contact databases and expertise in issuing press releases will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Businesses in the communications sector that can leverage media intelligence and analytics to support public relations functions will find the scope of services particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence and enhancing their service portfolio.

## Notice

Contract for two services to support our communications functions: Media Monitoring and Evaluation, and Media Contact Database and Public Relations Platform for issuing press releases. Procured under Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Contract start date: 01/02/2025, contract end date: 31/03/2027. Option to extend for 2 further years until 31/03/2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625cdbef-0f7f-4c22-80e0-abd62dac0ad7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,260 |
| 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 | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS INTELLIGENCE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625cdbef-0f7f-4c22-80e0-abd62dac0ad7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625cdbef-0f7f-4c22-80e0-abd62dac0ad7
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=934648266
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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