C445106- CFA Media and Press Distribution Service
NHS Counter Fraud AuthorityEstimated Value
£31,185 – £41,580
Deadline
29 April 2026
Published
10 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
This notice is for a contract award for a media and press distribution Service on behalf of NHS Counter Fraud Authority. The initial term is 3 years with an optional 1 year extension. The contract is for the provision of a cloud hosted media and press distribution product which enables NHS Counter Fraud Authority's PR and communications teams to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate their communications activities in one place.
Lots (1)
- Lot 2Cloud Software
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The NHS Counter Fraud Authority is buying a cloud-based software service to help their PR and communications teams manage press releases and media distribution. The service needs to let them plan, send out, track, and measure their communications all from one platform. It's a 3-year contract with a possible extra year, being bought through the Government Commercial Agency's G-Cloud14 framework.
Requirements
- Cloud-hosted solution (software runs on the internet, not on-site servers)
- Must be available via the GCA RM1557.14 G-Cloud14 framework, Lot 2 (Cloud Software)
- Must support media and press distribution functionality
- Must enable planning of communications activities
- Must enable execution (sending/publishing) of communications
- Must provide monitoring capabilities for communications
- Must provide evaluation/reporting tools for communications activities
- Must consolidate all these functions into a single integrated platform
- Must support NHS Counter Fraud Authority's PR and communications teams
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide cloud-hosted media and press distribution software platform
- Enable communications planning tools within the platform
- Enable execution and distribution of press releases and media content
- Provide monitoring dashboards to track communications activity
- Provide evaluation and analytics reporting on communications performance
- Integrate all these tools into one unified system
- Support ongoing use for 3 years with option to extend for 1 additional year
How to Read This Tender
- 1Understand the G-Cloud14 framework: This isn't a traditional tender — the supplier must already be registered on the Government Commercial Agency's G-Cloud14 list under Lot 2 (Cloud Software). If you're not on this framework, you cannot bid. Check the GCA website to see if you're eligible or if you need to apply first.
- 2Focus on 'cloud-hosted' — this means the software must be delivered over the internet (SaaS model), not installed on their computers. If you only sell on-premise software, you'll need to adapt your offering or this won't work.
- 3Look for the full tender documents on the GCA G-Cloud14 portal — this notice is just an award announcement. Get the detailed specifications, service levels, and pricing model from there to understand exactly what features and support are needed.
- 4Check what 'media and press distribution' means in practice — does it include social media scheduling, email campaigns, journalist database access, or just press release distribution? The full documents will specify this, and your product needs to match.
- 5Pricing and contract value aren't listed here — go to the tender documents to see the budget range and whether pricing is fixed or based on usage/users. This affects whether the deal is worth your effort.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small software company, check whether you're already G-Cloud14 registered. If not, registration takes time (weeks to months), so factor this in. Consider whether partnering with an existing G-Cloud14 supplier as a subcontractor might be faster than registering yourself.
- This is a public sector PR/comms role — emphasize any experience with NHS, government, or regulated sector clients in your proposal. Highlight case studies showing how your platform helped teams plan, track, and measure communications impact, as this is what they specifically need.
- The contract runs 3 years with 1-year extension option — this is a stable revenue stream once won. Use this when forecasting, but ensure you can deliver consistent support and platform uptime (cloud services typically need 99%+ availability). Budget for support staff accordingly.
Award Details
AIMEDIADATA LTD (Trading as Vuelio)
£41,580
Independent software, web & cloud studio. We design, build and grow digital products that quietly outlast their category.
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NHS Counter Fraud AuthorityKey Dates
Published
10 June 2026
Submission deadline
29 April 2026
Renewal expected40% confident
April 2029
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (35 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Apr 2029).
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