--- title: "Provision of Media Monitoring Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823757" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823757" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823757.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823757.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2026-02-16" --- # Provision of Media Monitoring Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823757 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823757) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823757.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Media Monitoring Services," which falls under the education industry category. The project, situated in Glasgow, Scotland, has reached the award stage with a contract signed on 13 February 2026 and valued at £65,797.28 GBP. The procurement was executed through a limited procedure as a direct award from the Scottish Government Framework Agreement, bypassing the usual competitive tendering process. The services will be provided by Press Data Ltd, located in Edinburgh, under Lot 1, encompassing a comprehensive media monitoring scope across various platforms including print, online, and broadcast media, ensuring coverage of mentions of the University of Strathclyde. This award highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in media services, particularly those with expertise in media monitoring and analytics. The procurement approach favoured a sole supplier lot, providing Press Data Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the opportunity to deliver services tailored to the needs of an academic institution. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector or seeking collaborations under governmental framework agreements would benefit from understanding the dynamics and requirements seen in this procurement process. The direct engagement with a prominent university presents substantial opportunities for firms with a similar business model focused on educational and public sector clientele. ## Notice The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services as a direct award via the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Media Services (Reference SP-24-07) to Press Data Ltd. The University requires a media monitoring service to scan media sources for mentions of the University of Strathclyde and constituent parts. The service monitors for selected keywords across a wide range of media outlets including UK national, Scottish national and regional newspapers, local newspapers, news agencies and professional/consumer magazines. This is across print, online and broadcast media. ### Procurement Information This procurement was conducted as a direct award via the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Media Services (Reference SP-24-07), Lot 1 - press media, broadcast, online media, social media and analytics and evaluation services. This is a sole supplier lot. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549626 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Feb 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 | £65,797 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1XU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PRESS DATA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549626 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549626 Provision of Media Monitoring Services - The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823757 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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