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title: "Media Database Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1aff773-6db3-4633-9c8a-9e8a42448a9a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Media Database Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1aff773-6db3-4633-9c8a-9e8a42448a9a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for a Media Database Service has been managed by Essex County Council. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems and is focused in the East of England, United Kingdom. This process, which has reached the award stage, was carried out using a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, Lot 2 Cloud Software. The contract, valued at £30,590, will span from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses in the media intelligence and communications sector, particularly those specialising in PR, media monitoring, and stakeholder engagement technologies. Companies that provide comprehensive solutions capable of integrating journalist databases and monitoring tools will find this tender appealing. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their potential suitability, might consider exploring similar opportunities within the G-Cloud framework to expand their business offerings and client base.

## Notice

Call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software. Vuelio PR, Media, Stakeholder and Political Services. Duration 24 months + 12 months optional extension. Media intelligence and communications platform used to help ECC manage PR, media monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs by providing access to journalist databases and monitoring tools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95702079-ddff-4fb9-9075-d67d7d1cb6d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,590 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PULSAR GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95702079-ddff-4fb9-9075-d67d7d1cb6d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95702079-ddff-4fb9-9075-d67d7d1cb6d9
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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