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title: "Media Monitoring Press Association"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689b0"
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published: "2026-04-23"
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# Media Monitoring Press Association

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689b0

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government public authority, has completed its procurement process for the "Media Monitoring Press Association" contract. This contract, which falls under the communication and multimedia software industry category, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was a direct method, specifically classified as below threshold and executed without competition. The contract, signed on 21st April 2026, covers services providing real-time news monitoring for a period extending until 1st May 2029, with a gross value of £95,269.39. The award was presented to the Press Association, an SME, solidifying their role as the supplier for this contract.

This procurement presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in media monitoring and communication software. Firms adept at delivering real-time news and information services can leverage this contract as a case study to further compete for similar public sector opportunities. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in multimedia software, could find pathways to growth by demonstrating their capability to meet governmental needs efficiently. The Press Association's engagement also highlights the potential for SMEs to participate in government contracts, prompting similar-sized entities to seize future opportunities in the public procurement domain.

## Notice

Press requirement that enables the media team to receive real time and embargoed news alongside journalists, improving planning, rapid response, and timely ministerial briefings on emerging issues

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037114-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,391 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037114-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037114-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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