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title: "Media database & press enquiry management platform"
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# Media database & press enquiry management platform

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee0052c5-6b19-49d8-8b6b-0ec5e88650e6

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has announced a tender for the provision of a media database and press enquiry management platform, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV: 48000000). This procurement process takes place in England, with the initial contract expected to start on 1st May 2025 and end on 30th April 2027. The tender process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, and the deadline for submission is 12 p.m. on Monday, 24th February 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 20,000 and will be awarded through an open procedure, specifically an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media management and software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Companies with expertise in providing databases of journalists and managing press interactions via online platforms will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, opening potential avenues for growth and expanding their client base in the public sector. Interested parties should reference CON 1510 when seeking further information or tender documentation by contacting info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk.

## Notice

Ofsted are looking to run a tender exercise for the provision of a Media database & press enquiry management platform. The key functions for this service will be: * A database providing contact details for all UK based journalists, as well as details of their professional interests * An online platform for recording and retrieving interactions between the press office and journalists. This will be a 24 month contract starting on 1st May 2025. The Tender deadline is set at 12pm on Monday 24th February 2025 For further information, and to request a copy of the Tender documentation please email info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk quoting reference CON 1510

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae058ca-ed75-4f3e-b677-73a7809ca9bf |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae058ca-ed75-4f3e-b677-73a7809ca9bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae058ca-ed75-4f3e-b677-73a7809ca9bf
  3rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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