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EHRC 2526-33 Social Media Management Platform

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of a comprehensive social media management platform, following a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This service, classified under "Software package and information systems," is designed to enhance their digital communications across various social media channels. Boxxe Limited has been selected as the supplier, with the contract awarded on 20th February 2026, and the contract period running from 23rd February 2026 to 22nd February 2029. The procurement process, which had its tender status marked as complete, is valued at £48,505.26 and serves locations across England, Scotland, and Wales.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in creating and managing digital communication tools and platforms. Businesses that provide innovative software solutions or have experience in managing digital communication strategies would be well-suited to compete in such tender processes. The focus on social media management platforms indicates a robust demand for expertise in leveraging digital channels to achieve organisational communication goals, making this a lucrative opportunity for companies within the digital communications and IT services sectors.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2526-33 Social Media Management Platform

Notice Description

The provision of a comprehensive social media management platform to support the delivery of high-quality, timely and effective digital communications across multiple social media channels. Call-off from the Government's Digital Marketplace - G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08fa38cc-9488-495b-a0bf-95158e4bdfe6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008cc4b1-067f-4396-82a1-d657353af94e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,505 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,505 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 3-4 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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