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BLC-0189 - Social Media Management Platform Framework - AWARD

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BLC-0189 - Social Media Management Platform Framework - AWARD" was conducted by BlueLight Commercial, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This process falls under the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support, as well as software package and information systems. The tender employed an open procurement method and has reached the award stage, with SocialSignIn Ltd T/A Orlo being awarded the contract valued at GBP 16,000,000. The key dates for this contract include the award date of 3rd April 2025 and the contract period set to commence on 23rd April 2025 and conclude on 22nd April 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social media management platform provision, particularly those specialising in IT services and software solutions. Given the multi-supplier framework nature, businesses equipped with robust social media management software could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and grow their operations. The procurement's suitability for SMEs indicates a favourable opportunity for small and medium enterprises aiming to expand their client base within the UK and internationally across territories such as the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

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Notice Title

BLC-0189 - Social Media Management Platform Framework - AWARD

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender has been issued by BlueLight Commercial who are seeking to award a multi-supplier Framework for the provision of Social Media Management Platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7def1e3c-35dd-415c-bf5c-2d7600a7101d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Amy McTear
Contact Email
amy.mctear@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
B4 6DG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALSIGNIN LTD T/A ORLO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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