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Social Media Management Tool

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Oct 2021 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for a Social Media Management Tool, valued at £36,250. This procurement falls under the category of information technology services and includes the management of posts across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. The contract, which commenced on 27 September 2021, is set to run until 26 September 2023. The procurement method used for this tender was 'Other - G Cloud', and it was completed as of 21 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in information technology services, digital marketing, and social media management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the focus on innovative solutions for social media engagement. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing tools that optimise digital content and scheduling are encouraged to explore further engagements in this sector.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Tool

Notice Description

The Department for Education have recently awarded this contract for a Social Media Management Tool. The tool is required for scheduling and monitoring organic Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn posts to to increase efficiency, optimise local content, schedules and campaigns across markets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f3e70bb-d42f-4c51-b75f-b12eb72fa34b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f58e20-1e61-43c7-8481-d640ab5e04a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - G Cloud
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2023 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Charlotte Bullimore
Contact Email
charlotte.bullimore@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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