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DDaT25038 - Social Media Management Tool

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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20 Oct 2025 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of a Social Media Management Tool was undertaken by ICS on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. This contract, valued at £63,055.64, falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027. The notice was initially published on 20th October 2025, and the award was updated on 3rd November 2025. The delivery addresses include locations such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and several others, reflecting the global potential reach of the tool.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the software and information systems sector. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs, although larger companies like SOCIALSIGNIN LTD, the awarded supplier, have also participated. Businesses aiming to capitalise on similar opportunities should ensure they have the capability to deliver software solutions on a potentially global scale, and possess the agility to engage within established procurement frameworks like the G-Cloud. Such frameworks streamline the procurement process and can provide substantial business growth if leveraged correctly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25038 - Social Media Management Tool

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero had a requirement for the provision of a Social Media Management Tool. This procurement is being concluded under the CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21c42973-fd65-42fa-bf6d-f832d916d0ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8860a01b-76b0-4cef-8ad7-3f2a5066d532
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£63,055 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,055 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALSIGNIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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