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title: "Welsh Government Media Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Welsh Government Media Services

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2e4

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has completed the procurement process for its Media Services Framework, encompassing three lots: Media Monitoring, Press Office Management System, and Media Forward Planner. This framework is relevant to service industries such as business consulting and IT services and is centred in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated by an open procedure and concluded with an award to Onclusive. The contracting stage is complete, with contracts set to commence on 1st May 2026 and ending on 30th April 2030. The standstill period ends on 27th April 2026, and the future signature date is scheduled for 29th April 2026.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media monitoring, press office systems, and forward planning services, particularly those capable of providing bilingual output and comprehensive media evaluations. Large-scale businesses, rather than SMEs, appear favoured for this framework, given the nature of the award and the entities involved. Companies with expertise in targeted strategic media services and IT package solutions are likely well-positioned to compete effectively in similar tenders by the Welsh Government, thereby enhancing their market reach in the public sector.

## Notice

Media Services Framework - Detail of award for Lots 1, 2 and 3

### Lot Information

Media Monitoring

A media monitoring service is required to ensure that that Client has a clear grasp on how the media and stakeholders view the strategic direction of the Welsh Government. The Contract will be utilised for both continuous Media Monitoring and ad-hoc monitoring on individual campaigns. It may also be required for media evaluation. This contract will initially service five departments across Welsh Government although this may change during the life of the contract. Each Client will provide individual lists of key words for media monitoring across all platforms. The departments and teams requiring this type of service will have a series of both crosscutting and specific requirements. The contract may also be used by Welsh Government Sponsored Bodies. Key tasks include: An awareness of future trends, forthcoming replacement, and new publications A thorough understanding of the media in general Ability to digest and disseminate the required information in the most suitable way As part of the departmental requirements the Contractor may be required to provide a media evaluation service additional to the press cutting requirements. This may include the synthesis of Welsh Government media coverage across the board, for example using key words, messages and spokespeople, and monthly tracking of on-going themes by media type, volume, 'opportunities to see' and tone. Individual projects will be discussed with a representative of the Client. Ability to undertake monitoring and evaluation of Welsh language media is an essential requirement. Bilingual reports may also be required. The client does not guarantee any level of work. The successful bidder should have the scope to cope with all departmental work plus ad hoc campaign requirements for monitoring. All ad-hoc work will be given to the Contractor in the form of a brief similar to those at Annexes A-E the size and requirements of the individual team projects will vary. Daily summaries of Welsh Language media must be available in both Welsh and English.

Press Office Management System

Journalist Database - to include Welsh, UK and International News Media, including specialist and industry news. Press, TV, radio and online. Ability to create mailing lists for press releases using the database, including by Welsh local, Welsh national, UK local and UK national and speciality / subject area. Ability to log, store, and search interactions with journalists and statements issued. Ability to create own category tags to help search for interactions and statements. Ability to issue bilingual (English and Welsh) press releases, including photos and storing photos, and track them. With an option of a newsroom that journalists can access to download materials. Ability to produce reports on activity (press releases and statements issued) by category tags, users and media outlets. Ability to produce reports of statements or press releases by category tags or users. Training for all new users. Phone line, email or online chat support for system users in office hours. Importing of historical data into new system.

Media Forward Planner

Provision of media forward planning information which can be searched and viewed by date and category. Ability to create weekly grids, which can be edited and share between users. Ability to plot longer term campaigns alongside weekly activity. Ability to create and download grids and reports by tag categories and dates. Training for all new users. Phone line, email or online chat support for system users in office hours. Importing of historical data into new system.

### Planning Information

A supplier engagement event will be held at 1pm on Thursday 27th November via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, please email a request to: commercialprocurement.professionalservices@gov.wales
Please note, as the session will be held on Teams, attendee names will be visible to everyone on the call. We will take questions via the messaging function and circulate a Q&A document after the event.
The session will provide you with a brief overview of the requirement, along with an overview of the tender process and timescales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034891-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £649,998 |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034891-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011676-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 20:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010738-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 08:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074586-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034891-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011676-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010738-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074586-2025
  18th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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