Tender

Provision for a Social Management Tool

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Tender

19 May 2017 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking service providers for the "Provision for a Social Management Tool" aimed at enhancing the management of social media accounts for the Greater Manchester Police (GMP). This tender falls within the services category, specifically in the communications network industry. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 9 June 2017. Successful bidders will enter into a contract commencing on 1 July 2017, with a duration of two years and the potential for a one-year extension, subject to performance. The total contract value is estimated at £60,000, with a minimum value of £40,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in communication and multimedia software solutions. Businesses capable of delivering secure, effective social media management tools are well-suited to compete. Interested parties should register on the Blue Light portal and ensure compliance with communication protocols during the bidding process to avoid disqualification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for a Social Management Tool

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) as the contracting authority are seeking for a suitable service providers to provide a social media tool that can provide secure access to all GMP social media accounts for all trained officers and staff. The tool will be required to provide fully audited access to all accounts to enable officers and staff to securely post content on behalf of GMP and to respond to messages from the public and other agencies. It must also be able to provide analytics of social media content and allow users to monitor open social media channels, follow, like and respond to users on social media. The current service is delivered via a 3rd party supplier, and the contract runs until end of June 2017. The new contract duration will be for a 2 year fixed term, with an option for GMP to extend this on a 1+1 option. The remaining two 12months are subject to the service provider being able to deliver and maintain the services and performance for GMP. Service providers wishing to bid for the services must first register on the Blue Light portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT followed by downloading the tender documents. Bidders are not expected to communicate with any other persons at GMP Police concerning this tender about this exercise. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in disqualification from this procurement process. Bidders are invited to study the requirements outlined in the tender documents and provide their best bid to meet the needs identified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85384566-2784-4756-a505-816c5c6a91ce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32417000 - Multimedia networks

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M40 5BP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Harpurhey
Westminster Constituency
Blackley and Middleton South

Further Information

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