--- title: "The Provision of Access to Media Monitoring Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CABINET OFFICE" published: "2026-07-30" --- # The Provision of Access to Media Monitoring Services Buyer: CABINET OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a8.json) ## Summary The Cabinet Office, a central government authority in London, is in the planning stage of procuring services for "The Provision of Access to Media Monitoring Services." This procurement falls under the services category and involves market engagement as a preliminary step. The deadline for market engagement is set for 6th August 2026, indicating an opportunity for suppliers to express interest and receive an invitation to tender. The contracting period is expected to commence on 1st October 2026, concluding by 30th September 2027. Ensuring compliance with the legislative framework, this procurement seeks services within the communication and multimedia software development industry, with an approximate value of £40,000 excluding VAT. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in media monitoring and communication software services. Especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the contract seeks innovative solutions with capabilities in real-time media tracking and analysis, multilingual translation, and customisable reporting. Companies with expertise in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms and AI-driven analytical tools will find this procurement particularly advantageous, enabling them to expand their public sector portfolio and potentially collaborate with central government on advanced media monitoring and management solutions. ## Notice 1. Scope of Media Coverage Broadcast Tracking: Access to continuous, 24/7 real-time monitoring of global TV and radio channels (minimum full UK coverage), utilising proprietary speech-to-text (STT) technology to capture spoken mentions. Multilingual Capability: Automated translation and transcription for international markets, breaking down language barriers across global broadcast feeds. 2. Analytical & Functional Requirements Real-Time Alerts: Configurable 24/7 notifications that deliver alerts to stakeholders seconds after a targeted brand mention or crisis event airs. Sentiment Analysis: AI-powered sentiment evaluation to understand whether media coverage of the brand, leadership, or competitors is positive, negative, or neutral. Share of Voice: Metrics to track the frequency and prominence of mentions. 3. Reporting & Collaboration Customisable Dashboards: Visual, exportable reports tailored for different stakeholders (e.g., PR teams, C-suite, risk management). Editorial Workflow: Tools to annotate, clip, and share specific studio/video segments or news articles directly with relevant internal teams. 4. Technical Specifications Cloud Infrastructure: Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform requiring no local hardware, ensuring secure access to media databases from anywhere. Scalability & Localisation: The ability to add specific regional channels, languages, and custom dictionaries (e.g., learning new proper names or industry jargon) upon request. ### Planning Information This notice is to check the market appetite for this requirement. Please email by the engagement deadline if you wish to be invited to tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072201-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2026 at 12:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072201-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072201-2026 30th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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