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Contract Award Notice

Provision of Media Monitoring, Recording, Analysis, Archiving, Press Release Distribution and Online Journalist Database to the University of Birmingham

  • First published: 03 April 2020
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
University of Birmingham
Authority ID:
AA20042
Publication date:
03 April 2020
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Monitoring of media coverage associated with our keywords and including:

— national print media,

— regional print media,

— local print media,

— national broadcast media,

— regional broadcast media,

— local broadcast media,

— international media,

— online media,

— HE trade media,

— prominent bloggers and commentariat.

A daily coverage email comprising:

— all coverage, split into categories assigned by us, based on a range of keywords,

— a summary of themes and trends,

— a transcript of coverage behind a paywall.

Essential:

— ability to add new keywords for defined periods of time,

— multiple user accounts without additional costs,

— archiving of coverage,

— broadcast clips in full,

— a user-friendly dashboard for coverage, searchable by keywords and filters,

— ability to manually re-allocate coverage to other categories where necessary,

— ability to rank coverage by sentiment,

— easy export of coverage dates, headlines and outlets,

— competitor analysis,

— advanced search function,

— half-day response and resolution for technical issues,

— dedicated account manager,

— ability to build charts and graphs to measure against KPIs including:

• tailored value (AVE),

• reach,

• sentiment,

• volume.

— advanced and innovative analytics features allowing us to measure impact and specific audiences reached,

— ability to use existing historic data on coverage to compare performance across specified periods,

— ability to export chart data to Excel,

— search function which allows charts to be built from results of a search.

Desirable:

— social media analytics for specific content and sentiment analysis,

— mobile device and out of hours functionality,

— analytics and data integration with existing university systems e.g. MS Excel and Tableau.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2TT

UK

Contact person: Paul Markham

E-mail: p.markham@bham.ac.uk

NUTS: UKG31

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Provision of Media Monitoring, Recording, Analysis, Archiving, Press Release Distribution and Online Journalist Database to the University of Birmingham

Reference number: FRAM217/19

II.1.2) Main CPV code

92400000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The University of Birmingham invited tenders for the supply of media monitoring, recording, analysis, archiving, press release distribution and online journalist database. The intention was to establish a framework agreement with suitably qualified supplier(s) who will provide the university’s media monitoring, press release distribution service and online journalist database. The requirement was split into two lots, supplier(s) were able to submit a response for either one or all lots detailing which lot(s) they tendered for. Preference was given to suppliers who are able to fulfil both lots to the relevant standard.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 89 625.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Media Monitoring Analysis and Archiving

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

92400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Monitoring of media coverage associated with our keywords and including:

— national print media,

— regional print media,

— local print media,

— national broadcast media,

— regional broadcast media,

— local broadcast media,

— international media,

— online media,

— HE trade media,

— prominent bloggers and commentariat.

A daily coverage email comprising:

— all coverage, split into categories assigned by us, based on a range of keywords,

— a summary of themes and trends,

— a transcript of coverage behind a paywall.

Essential:

— ability to add new keywords for defined periods of time,

— multiple user accounts without additional costs,

— archiving of coverage,

— broadcast clips in full,

— a user-friendly dashboard for coverage, searchable by keywords and filters,

— ability to manually re-allocate coverage to other categories where necessary,

— ability to rank coverage by sentiment,

— easy export of coverage dates, headlines and outlets,

— competitor analysis,

— advanced search function,

— half-day response and resolution for technical issues,

— dedicated account manager,

— ability to build charts and graphs to measure against KPIs including:

• tailored value (AVE),

• reach,

• sentiment,

• volume.

— advanced and innovative analytics features allowing us to measure impact and specific audiences reached,

— ability to use existing historic data on coverage to compare performance across specified periods,

— ability to export chart data to Excel,

— search function which allows charts to be built from results of a search.

Desirable:

— social media analytics for specific content and sentiment analysis,

— mobile device and out of hours functionality,

— analytics and data integration with existing university systems e.g. MS Excel and Tableau.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Ability to deliver the services / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion: Quality assurance and monitoring measures / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Customer service / Weighting: 20

Cost criterion: Overall prices and cost / Weighting: 30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial 2 years with 2 x 1 year extension options up to a maximum period of 4 years.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.14) Additional information

This project may be funded by:

— European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or

— European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or

— Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven research councils.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Press Release Distribution and Online Journalist Database

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

92400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A reliable and modern press release distribution and online journalist database system covering a range of key subjects (e.g. science, technology and healthcare), regions (e.g. Australia, Europe) and roles (e.g. editor, correspondent, producer, etc.).

Essential:

— a comprehensive database of local, regional, national and international journalists that is regularly updated and captures changes of job roles;

— the database must include local, regional, national and international broadcast journalists as well as provide assurances for how those contacts are kept up to date;

— provide details of how you enable us to create bespoke distribution lists which can be shared amongst the wider team;

— provide details of how the press releases are sent using the distribution lists and how they would appear, what format they can be emailed in and any restrictions with regard to attachments;

— provide details of how you would enable us to link coverage to individual press release distribution lists and also individual journalists;

— provide details for how we could utilise the system to record and monitor interactions with individual journalists;

— provide details of how the database is GDPR compliant;

— provide details of how frequently the system is updated;

— advanced search functionality allowing specific regions, subjects, roles, languages and media types to be targeted.

Desirable:

— mobile/tablet device compatibility to enable out of hours and out of office working,

— any CRM or CRM like functionality.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Ability to deliver the services / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion: Quality assurance and monitoring measures / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Customer service / Weighting: 20

Cost criterion: Overall prices and costs / Weighting: 30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial 2 years with 2 x 1 year extension options up to a maximum period of 4 years.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.14) Additional information

This project may be funded by:

— European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or

— European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or

— Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven research councils.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2019/S 130-319472

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: FRAM217/19

Title: Media Monitoring Analysis and Archiving

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20/02/2020

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited (T/A Vuelio)

London

EC1Y 4TW

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 74 625.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: 2

Title: Press Release Distribution and Online Journalist Database

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20/02/2020

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited (T/A Vuelio)

London

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 15 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

University of Birmingham

Birmingham

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

31/03/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
92400000 News-agency services Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

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ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
p.markham@bham.ac.uk
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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