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title: "Provision of Media Monitoring Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828843"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Provision of Media Monitoring Services

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828843

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Social Security Scotland, located in Dundee, conducting an open procedure for the "Provision of Media Monitoring Services." This contract falls under the services industry category and is intended to enhance communication by monitoring media outlets across print and online formats. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on 9th February 2026 to Press Data Ltd, based in Edinburgh. The total value of the contract is £8,080. The process was open to foreign bids, reflecting an inclusive and competitive nature.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in media monitoring and communication services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the media and public relations sectors could benefit from such opportunities, given that Press Data Ltd, an SME, was successful in securing the award. Participation in similar tenders can assist businesses in establishing credibility and gaining visibility in public sector contracts, potentially leading to further prospects within and beyond the UK media services market.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of Media Monitoring Services. The service is necessary for communications as it provides media monitoring across print and online titles and allows Social Security Scotland to inform colleagues on a daily basis of news stories running that may relate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of Media Monitoring Services. The service is necessary for communications as it provides media monitoring across print and online titles and allows Social Security Scotland to inform colleagues on a daily basis of news stories running that relate.. There are no options to extend this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555340 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 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 | £8,080 |

## 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 | PRESS DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555340

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555340
  Provision of Media Monitoring Services - The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of Media Monitoring Services. The service is necessary for communications as it provides media monitoring across print and online titles and allows Social Security Scotland to inform colleagues on a daily basis of news stories running that may relate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828843
- https://www.pressdata.co.uk/
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

## Provenance

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