Enterprise social media management software Licences

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

29 Apr 2026 at 07:48

Award

19 Apr 2024 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Enterprise social media management software licences was undertaken by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire. This contract, classified under the Communication and multimedia software package category, pertains to the provision of software for Lincolnshire Police, located in Lincoln, England. The procurement method was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender status marked as complete. The contract, valued at £174,528, commenced on 1 June 2024 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2027. The award was officially updated on 29 April 2026, following the initial publication date on 19 April 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in communication and multimedia software solutions. Companies similar to SocialSignIn Ltd, which secured the contract, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders given their expertise and scale. The procurement aligns with industry trends prioritising advanced social media management capabilities, thereby opening avenues for tech businesses looking to expand their foothold in public sector markets. The framework agreement approach streamlines participation for suitable entities, offering a structured entry into the public procurement ecosystem.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Enterprise social media management software Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Enterprise social media management software licences for use within Lincolnshire Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-347bb7a8-1a43-4534-8d19-0717b44e91c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84680d3-a932-467c-b4a8-41f4f1d0b6ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,528 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,528 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7PH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALSIGNIN LTD T/A ORLO

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-347bb7a8-1a43-4534-8d19-0717b44e91c3-2026-04-29T08:48:20+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-29T08:48:20+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-347bb7a8-1a43-4534-8d19-0717b44e91c3",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CCM/0651",
        "title": "Enterprise social media management software Licences",
        "description": "Provision of Enterprise social media management software licences for use within Lincolnshire Police",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48500000",
            "description": "Communication and multimedia software package"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "LN2 2LT"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "LN2 2LT"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 174528,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-04-18T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/2gx98Qm7",
            "name": "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/2gx98Qm7"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lincolnshire Police Hq,Po Box 999",
                "locality": "LINCOLN",
                "postalCode": "LN57PH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Don Cornwall",
                "email": "donald.cornwall@lincs.pnn.police.uk",
                "telephone": "07900 227412"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-08237170",
            "name": "SocialSignIn Ltd T/A ORLO",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "SocialSignIn Ltd T/A ORLO",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "08237170"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Centre City House, 5-7 Hill Street, Birmingham, England, B5 4UA"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/2gx98Qm7",
        "name": "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-347bb7a8-1a43-4534-8d19-0717b44e91c3-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-04-19T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2024-04-19T09:13:59+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 174528,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-08237170",
                    "name": "SocialSignIn Ltd T/A ORLO"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84680d3-a932-467c-b4a8-41f4f1d0b6ab",
                    "datePublished": "2024-04-19T09:13:59+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2026-04-29T08:48:20+01:00"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}