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title: "Social Media monitoring tool"
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# Social Media monitoring tool

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa59d962-690e-4023-87cb-c361e3c0a183

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has initiated an open procurement process for a Social Media Monitoring Tool, under the industry category of multimedia networks, with a CPV code of 32417000. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, this tender is currently active with an end date for submission on 9th February 2026. The contract, valued at £18,400, will run from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028. The procurement method is detailed as an "Open procedure (below threshold)," focused on services, accommodating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital communication solutions, particularly those proficient in social and media monitoring technologies. Firms with capabilities in providing comprehensive platforms that include social media management, media monitoring, and media management tools, will find this contract aligning well with their offerings. Additionally, businesses that can offer dedicated support and training services are poised to benefit, further expanding their market presence and contributing to sectoral growth. The requirement for historical data analysis and report generation adds a layer of sophistication that may appeal to firms with strong analytical and data processing competencies.

## Notice

1.2.3. Ofqual communications are seeking a comprehensive social and media monitoring platform that combines three core capabilities: social media management (including listening across major platforms and forums with sentiment analysis, crisis alerts, content scheduling and publishing and performance analytics), 24/7 media monitoring (providing immediate alerts and cuttings from all national, regional, local and broadcast media, including full access to paywalled publications), and media management tools (with up-to-date journalist databases, distribution list functionality and detailed analytics covering sentiment, reach and share of voice). The solution must include a dedicated account manager and training, provide both historical data access for year-on-year comparisons, have the ability to generate visual reports, all whilst maintaining reliable service standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8997a0c-f945-42a2-ac60-efd5a9fe4940 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,400 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32417000 - Multimedia networks

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8997a0c-f945-42a2-ac60-efd5a9fe4940

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8997a0c-f945-42a2-ac60-efd5a9fe4940
  9th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN170831
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

## Provenance

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