---
title: "Mediapoint Access"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821648"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821648.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-01-26"
---

# Mediapoint Access

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821648

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## Summary

Social Security Scotland, acting as the central purchasing body, has concluded a procurement process for 'Mediapoint Access', pertaining to the service industry category. The procurement involved providing access to the Press Association's Mediapoint information system and is located in the UKM region, specifically Dundee, Scotland. The procurement process follows a limited award procedure without prior publication due to its low value, which falls outside the regulatory directives. The awarding stage has been completed as of 26 January 2026, with the contract signed on 5 January 2026 for an amount of £10,878.

This tender signifies a focused opportunity for large information service providers, particularly those offering specialised media information systems. Companies with expertise in digital content delivery and information access services stand to gain from such contracts, leveraging their capabilities to meet specific governmental needs. The procurement's streamlined nature, targeting specific system access, favours businesses with established relationships in media and public information systems, presenting a platform for strategic growth and future collaborations in similar service domains.

## Notice

Access to the Press Association's Mediapoint information system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of access to Press Association's Mediapoint system.

### Procurement Information

This is a very low value procurement which does not reach the threshold to fall within the scope of regulation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548006 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,878 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548006

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548006
  Mediapoint Access - Access to the Press Association's Mediapoint information system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821648

## Provenance

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