Skip to main content

We've saved some files called cookies on your device. These cookies are:

  • essential for the site to work
  • to help improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it

We would also like to save some cookies to help tailor communications.

BETA
You're viewing an updated version of this service - your feedback will help us to improve it.

UK4

Media Monitoring Software

  • First published: 15 September 2026
  • Last modified: 15 September 2026
  • Version: 1
  •  

  • This file may not be fully accessible.

  •  

Information icon

The buyer is not using this website to administer the notice.

To record your interest or obtain additional information or documents please find instructions within the Full Notice Text. (NOTE: Contract Award Notices and Prior Information Notices do not normally require a response)

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06ceb6
Published by:
Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
Authority ID:
AA0424
Publication date:
15 September 2026
Deadline date:
12 October 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This notice is to advise bidders this opportunity is live on e-Tender Wales until 10:00 on 12/10/2026.

The Senedd requires software solutions to support media monitoring, press office management, social media management and social media listening activities. These services play an important role in helping the Senedd understand the reach, impact and effectiveness of its communications activity, monitor public and media discussion, and support engagement with people across Wales. The procurement has been structured into four separate lots to enable suppliers to bid for individual, multiple, or all lots with one or multiple systems.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

1281

Procurement description

This notice is to advise bidders this opportunity is live on e-Tender Wales until 10:00 on 12/10/2026.

The Senedd requires software solutions to support media monitoring, press office management, social media management and social media listening activities. These services play an important role in helping the Senedd understand the reach, impact and effectiveness of its communications activity, monitor public and media discussion, and support engagement with people across Wales. The procurement has been structured into four separate lots to enable suppliers to bid for individual, multiple, or all lots with one or multiple systems.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

93333.34 GBP to 93333.34GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM to 31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF99 1SN

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://senedd.wales/commission/our-procurement-values/how-to-bid-for-a-welsh-parliament-contract/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHB-8494-NVZZ

Contact name: Alex Jennings

Email: alex.jennings@senedd.wales

Telephone: +443002007136

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 4 lots

Media Monitoring

Lot number: 1

Description

The software is required to monitor keywords on local, national and UK-wide media. This will include print, digital and broadcast media. The system must be able to monitor Welsh language media, and be able to collate coverage.

CPV classifications

  • 48600000 - Database and operating software package
  • 72268000 - Software supply services
  • 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Lot value (estimated)

20833.33 GBP Excluding VAT

25000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

The Commission may purchase more user licences, credits or other consumables based on unforeseen demand and needs.

Award criteria

Type: cost

Name

Cost

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Details of the Proposed Solution

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Proposed Solution Demo

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Training & Support Offering

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Data Governance & AI Questionnaire

Weighting: 4.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Press Office Management

Lot number: 2

Description

The Senedd's News Team requires a press office management system to support media relations, enquiry handling, contact management and media distribution activities. The system should help improve efficiency, strengthen relationships with journalists and ensure organisational knowledge is retained and shared across the team.

CPV classifications

  • 48600000 - Database and operating software package
  • 72268000 - Software supply services
  • 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Lot value (estimated)

4166.67 GBP Excluding VAT

5000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

The Commission is currently considering whether the services within Lot 2 may be delivered internally and therefore reserves the right to:

• award Lot 2 to the highest scoring tenderer;

• decide not to award Lot 2 to any supplier and instead deliver the services in-house; or

• abandon Lot 2 without award.

The Commission may purchase more user licences, credits or other consumables based on unforeseen demand and needs.

Award criteria

Type: cost

Name

Cost

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Details of the Proposed Solution

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Proposed Solution Demo

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Training and Support Offering

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Data Governance & AI Questionnaire

Weighting: 4.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: cost

Name

Cost

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Details of the Proposed Solution

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Proposed Solution Demo

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Training and Support Offering

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Data Governance & AI Questionnaire

Weighting: 4.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Social Media Management

Lot number: 3

Description

The software should enable the Senedd to efficiently plan, publish, manage, monitor and evaluate content across its official social media channels. It should support day-to-day communications activity, audience engagement, campaign delivery and performance reporting.

CPV classifications

  • 48600000 - Database and operating software package
  • 72268000 - Software supply services
  • 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Lot value (estimated)

26666.67 GBP Excluding VAT

32000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

The Commission may purchase more user licences, credits or other consumables based on unforeseen demand and needs.

Award criteria

Type: cost

Name

Cost

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Details of the Proposed Solution

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Proposed Solution Demo

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Training and Support Offering

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Data Governance & AI Questionnaire

Weighting: 4.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: cost

Name

Cost

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Details of the Proposed Solution

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Proposed Solution Demo

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Training and Support Offering

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Data Governance & AI Questionnaire

Weighting: 4.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Social Media Listening

Lot number: 4

Description

The software should provide comprehensive monitoring, analysis and reporting of online conversations relevant to the Senedd, supporting proactive reputation management, audience insight, campaign evaluation and early identification of emerging issues.

The Commission may purchase more user licences, credits or other consumables based on unforeseen demand and needs.

CPV classifications

  • 48600000 - Database and operating software package
  • 72268000 - Software supply services
  • 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Lot value (estimated)

41666.67 GBP Excluding VAT

50000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

There may be a requirement for our Security team to utilise aspects of the listening software, including requiring access to more licences and more keywords with near real-time notifications. This may not be needed for the full duration of this requirement, or at all. We will notify the successful supplier in advance should this requirement be needed.

The Commission may purchase more user licences, credits or other consumables based on unforeseen demand and needs.

Award criteria

Type: cost

Name

Cost

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Details of the Proposed Solution

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Proposed Solution Demo

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Training and Support Offering

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Data Governance & AI Questionnaire

Weighting: 4.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: cost

Name

Cost

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Details of the Proposed Solution

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Proposed Solution Demo

Weighting: 19.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Training and Support Offering

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 9.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Data Governance & AI Questionnaire

Weighting: 4.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

12 October 2026, 10:00AM

Enquiry deadline

05 October 2026, 10:00AM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/2671083501A06724A6F1

An electronic auction will be used

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
48500000 Communication and multimedia software package Software package and information systems
48600000 Database and operating software package Software package and information systems
72268000 Software supply services Software-related services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
20 July 2026
Deadline date:
31 July 2026 23:59
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
1
Authority name:
Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
Publication date:
15 September 2026
Deadline date:
12 October 2026 10:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament

About the buyer

Main contact:
n/a
Admin contact:
n/a
Technical contact:
n/a
Other contact:
n/a

Further information

Date Details

0800 222 9004

Lines are open 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Rydym yn croesawu galwadau'n Gymraeg.

We welcome calls in Welsh.