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title: "Provision of Media Monitoring Services for the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission"
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# Provision of Media Monitoring Services for the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05579d

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of media monitoring services. The procurement, classified under the services category, aims to enhance the Commission's communications and stakeholder engagement by delivering comprehensive monitoring of public and media sentiment across various platforms. Managed as a limited competition procurement below the threshold, the contract was awarded to NIMMS, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Belfast. The contract, valued at £34,447 (gross worth £41,336.4), spans four years, starting on 3rd July 2025 and ending on 1st July 2029. The legal basis for this procurement is outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. This process was located in Belfast, with media coverage spanning Northern Ireland, Ireland, the UK, and international sources.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in media services, technology, and consultancy, particularly those with a keen understanding of the Northern Ireland political landscape. SMEs with expertise in media monitoring, sentiment analysis, and digital communications are well-positioned to compete in this sector. The contract's scope, including coverage of a wide range of print, online, broadcast, and social media, demands innovation and adaptability, offering the successful supplier a platform to showcase sophisticated analytical and monitoring capabilities. As such, companies in the media technology sector looking to expand their portfolio in governmental service provisions would find this opportunity especially appealing.

## Notice

The Assembly Commission requires a media monitoring service to track public and media sentiment, monitor the impact of legislative and policy decisions, and stay informed about relevant discussions in the media. This service is essential for the Commission's communications and engagement strategies. The service will allow the Assembly Commission to know what is being reported about its work, any issues relating to Members of the Legislative Assembly (Members), the Assembly Commission and the Secretariat, as well as informing committees about issues that they are working on. The Assembly Commission is seeking to appoint a supplier of media monitoring services to support the Assembly's communication, reputation management and stakeholder engagement activities. The service will enable timely access to relevant media coverage, ensuring the organisation is informed of issues affecting its operations, stakeholders and wider public perception. Wider 'sentiment monitoring' is also required in terms of assessing the public mood, providing updates on developing stories of interest, 'horizon scanning' and reputation management. The tenderer should include in their submission a demonstrable understanding of the Northern Ireland political context, nuance of terminology and the very local Northern Ireland regional newspaper market. The contract will be for a period of 48 months. At the end of this period, a new tender competition will be conducted to select a provider for the next contract term. Scope of media coverage to be provided: Print Media: Irish and UK national newspapers; NI regional and weekly newspapers and NI-based magazines. Online Media: News websites, blogs, and other digital publications. Broadcast Media: Radio and television coverage from relevant stations. Social Media: Monitoring of relevant social media platforms to include X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, relevant blogposts and emerging platforms. The service must cover media from across Northern Ireland, Ireland, the rest of the UK and relevant international sources. To view this notice, please click here: https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963136934

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036815-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,447 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3XX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 92400000 - News-agency services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036815-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036815-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://niassembly.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963136934
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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