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title: "Covid-19 Media Monitoring Direct Award for the Cabinet Office"
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# Covid-19 Media Monitoring Direct Award for the Cabinet Office

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c31c599f-be6f-4088-9f01-000b9930a032

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## Summary

The contracting process, initiated by the Cabinet Office, was for a direct award titled "Covid-19 Media Monitoring Direct Award for the Cabinet Office." This procurement, classified under the services category with a focus on database and operating software packages, took place in the United Kingdom and surrounding islands including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The tender period ended on 26th March 2020, and the contract was in effect from 27th March 2020 to 8th May 2020. The total contract value was £12,750, awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the media monitoring and data analysis sectors, particularly those offering software solutions or similar services. Firms that have the capability to support government initiatives during crises or have expertise in handling media insights may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Given the nature of the procurement, larger organisations or those with a proven track record in public sector engagements would be ideal candidates to consider pursuing similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Covid-19 Media Monitoring Direct Award for the Cabinet Office

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4b6fa8-d5af-41ce-a402-99281f08f552 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 8 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,750 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLECAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 13:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4b6fa8-d5af-41ce-a402-99281f08f552
- 30 Aug 2020 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4b6fa8-d5af-41ce-a402-99281f08f552

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4b6fa8-d5af-41ce-a402-99281f08f552
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/744f1fcf-ed42-4816-9ac2-48a8203593fb

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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