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Social Media Management Tool

BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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10 Apr 2018 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has successfully completed a public procurement process for a Social Media Management Tool, with the contract awarded to Visav Limited. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, and it took place in Bedford, England. The tender was initiated on 1st April 2018, with a total contract value of £33,000, which includes a minimum bid value of £27,000. The contract period is set from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 2nd February 2018.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses involved in software development and information system services, specifically those proficient in social media management solutions. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. By aligning with procurement methods that favour goods provision and demonstrating innovative capabilities in social media tools, businesses can tap into a growing market within public service organisations.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Tool

Notice Description

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (BFRA) have awarded a contract for a Social Media Management Tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-186faca1-5677-4eee-b418-4162ebd2d5b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40988777-837c-46a4-88c6-cc3525968329
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64216000 - Electronic message and information services

64216100 - Electronic message services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,997 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 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
BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 7NR
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston South
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISAV LIMTED

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