Scope
Description
The Media and Regional teams at the LGA are seeking to align contracts for media monitoring services, to bring both teams use of these services under one contract. Furthermore, the Media team seeks to add journalist data base services on a platform which also allows the sending out of press releases and statements to them under one contract. The LGA seeks to do this in order to cut down on administration time and costs.
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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-News-agency-services./MAR78S8N85
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Total value (estimated)
- £29,166 excluding VAT
- £35,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 July 2025 to 1 August 2026
- Possible extension to 1 August 2028
- 3 years, 12 days
Description of possible extension:
Initial contact should cover one year at least with the option for two further extensions of 12 months subject to the LGA's discretion and continued funding availability.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92400000 - News-agency services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 June 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 July 2025, 6:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 70% |
| Criterion 1 | Price | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Local Government Association
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLL-6427-QNDD
Local Government House, 18 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3HZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government