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title: "News & Media Monitoring Software Licences"
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# News & Media Monitoring Software Licences

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0182e0b-dc39-447a-832b-4d394da485af

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## Summary

The Warwickshire Police has concluded a public procurement process to secure News & Media Monitoring Software Licences through a direct award to Pulsar Group Plc. The contract, valued at an annual rate of £8,722 plus VAT and totalling £26,166 over the contract term, involves the provision of Vuelio platform access via the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 framework. The procurement is tailored to meet specific industry software needs within the West Midlands, UK region. Key dates include the award on 11th November 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. This award was part of a selective procurement method, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement, compliant with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. The process has specified suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, offering a platform for growth by aligning with public sector needs. Particularly, SMEs and VCSEs in the West Midlands and surrounding areas can leverage this procurement to showcase their capabilities and expand their client base within governmental frameworks. By engaging with such public procurement contracts, businesses can enhance their market presence while contributing to public sector efficiencies.

## Notice

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for the continued access to the Vuelio news and media monitoring platform. This was a direct award via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 framework, reference RM1557.14 Lot 2 Cloud Software and is therefore compliant with PCRs 2015. The annual value is PS8,722.00 plus VAT and the contract is for an initial period of 2 years with option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519d6376-a2c1-4dd3-ba48-b45975e39e41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,166 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,444 |
| 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 | WARWICKSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV35 7QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick All Saints & Woodloes |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519d6376-a2c1-4dd3-ba48-b45975e39e41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519d6376-a2c1-4dd3-ba48-b45975e39e41
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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