Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1b-fea6-725b-ae6a-e4447e12afef/media-monitoring-and-press-release-distribution-platform awarded GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Media Monitoring and Press Release distribution platform [Health Data Research UK](https://tendernation.io/buyers/health-data-research-uk) Estimated value £15,000 to £75,000 Published 21 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 21 Jul 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender HDR UK requires a media monitoring and distribution system to support the institute's communications objectives, particularly around sharing our impact through the dissemination of new research findings. Being able to monitor key phrases and topics effectively will also enable HDR UK to not only review our own press coverage, but also stay up to date on what is making news in areas relevant to our work. ### Essential criteria • Expertise and previous experience in working with organisations in the health research sector • Monitoring across multiple sources of media - including broadcast, digital and print and those behind paywalls. If monitoring UK and global coverage is at different price points, please provide quotation for each • Access to coverage clippings for account holders • Ability to set up coverage alerts that can go automatically to people who do not have an account within the system • Media distribution function and access to up-to-date media contacts of a broad range of journalists and media outlets • Ability to monitor against multiple key words and sub-brands • Individual accounts for four employees of HDR UK • Ability to produce analytics that detail as a minimum the amount of mentions we have received in media coverage and the types of coverage • Ability to create and distribute bespoke reports on media analysis • Ability to view or download broadcast TV and radio broadcast clips • Easy to use system • Training and support ### Desired criteria • Storage of coverage alerts and clippings for at least 2 years • Monitoring coverage in podcasts • Monitoring across research journals • Competitor analysis function • Ability to enforce MFA on individual accounts • SSO (Single Sign-On) Capability to integrate with Entra ID is preferable, but not mandatory This was procured on a 12 month contract in 2024 however the contract was extended in 2026 until 2029 prompting the contracting authority to publish the contract details due to the increased value. 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