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Provision of Social Medial Management

COUNCIL OF RESERVE FORCES' AND CADETS' ASSOCIATIONS

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31 Mar 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Social Media Management services. The contract, classified under Public Relations Management Services, will support operations across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The procurement method employed was distinct from traditional models (Other), indicating a tailored approach. Key dates include the closure of the tender period on 28th March 2025 and the commencement of the contract on 1st April 2025, spanning two years until 31st March 2027. The awarded contract was published on 31st March 2025.

The procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social media management, particularly those with innovative solutions and a robust understanding of public relations. With a contract value of £172,000, and initial minimum holdings of £120,000, there is potential for significant revenue generation. Sprout Social UK Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bristol, has been selected as the supplier, suggesting that firms of similar scale and expertise are suitable contenders for such contracts. This engagement not only provides financial benefits but also enhances the chosen supplier's portfolio and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Social Medial Management

Notice Description

Social Media Management Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27734248-4309-45e2-bbee-e3560d0b89ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
COUNCIL OF RESERVE FORCES' AND CADETS' ASSOCIATIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 4EY
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPROUT SOCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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