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Social Media Management Platform - GCloud 13

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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10 Mar 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has completed the procurement process for a social media management platform under the GCloud 13 framework. This tender, classified within the software package and information systems sector (CPV code 48000000), was conducted using an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £26,650, commenced on 6th November 2024 and will continue until 5th November 2027. The procurement focused on services related to IT, consulting, software development, internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). This initiative is tailored for SMEs and is not suitable for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The physical delivery will be within England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social media management, digital content scheduling, and evaluation, particularly for communications teams within governmental organisations. SMEs offering innovative software solutions and IT consulting services are well-suited to benefit from this contract. The awarded company, Orlo (Trading as SocialSignIn), with their expertise in social media platforms, exemplifies the type of supplier capable of meeting the requirements outlined by the London Borough of Merton. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth and foster long-term partnerships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Platform - GCloud 13

Notice Description

a social media management platform for the communications team to manage, schedule and evaluate our digital content over the London Borough of Merton Corporate accounts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30216dc6-b209-42be-89f6-5234336b2b96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d68b2a-80b2-4111-8a4e-5578d7976be3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

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
£26,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2024 - 5 Nov 2027 2-3 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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)

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORLO (TRADING AS SOCIALSIGNIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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