---
title: "Media Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000451801"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-06-30"
---

# Media Services Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000451801

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently overseeing the "Media Services Framework" procurement process, which is aimed at sourcing vendor support for various media services across Scotland. The procurement is in the Award stage, having been signed on 11th November 2016, with a total contract duration of 300 days for Lot 1 and 1440 days for Lot 2. Businesses are expected to deliver services linked to media monitoring and communications support. The total value of the framework has been set at £2,668,000 for Lot 1 and £480,240 for Lot 2, highlighting a significant investment in media services.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in media monitoring, analytics, and public relations. Companies capable of providing comprehensive media services, including press cuttings, broadcast media services, social media analytics, and enquiry management, would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. The procurement method used is an open procedure, facilitating a competitive bidding process that is accessible to large-scale media service providers with the necessary resources and expertise to manage integrated service platforms.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers have awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of Media Services. The Framework incorporates two Lots, with a single Contractor appointed to both Lots - Precise Media Monitoring Ltd. Services are broken down as follows: Lot 1 - Press Cuttings Service - Broadcast Service - Online News Media Service - Social Media Service - Analytics & Evaluation Service Lot 2 - News Release Distribution and Newsroom Service - Enquiry Management Service

### Lot Information

Media Services Framework - Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Media Services - Lot 1 - Press cuttings, broadcast service, online news media service, social media service, analytics and evaluation service.

Media Services Framework - Lot 2

Framework for the Provision of Media Services - Lot 2 - News Release Distribution & Newsroom Service, and Enquiry Management Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389556 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,188,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PRECISE; PRECISE MEDIA MONITORING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 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
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 72416000 - Application service providers
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79330000 - Statistical services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 92400000 - News-agency services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389556
- 30 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389555
- 15 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263968

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263968
  Media Services Framework - The Scottish Ministers have awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of Media Services. The Framework incorporates two Lots, with a single Contractor appointed to both Lots - Precise Media Monitoring Ltd. Services are broken down as follows: Lot 1 - Press Cuttings Service - Broadcast Service - Online News Media Service - Social Media Service - Analytics & Evaluation Service Lot 2 - News Release Distribution and Newsroom Service - Enquiry Management Service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389556
  Media Services Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389555
  Media Services Framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000451801

## Provenance

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