Award

2026-023 Social Media Management Software

OFGEM

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Award

17 Apr 2026 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 2026-023 Social Media Management Software has concluded with Ofgem awarding the contract to Hootsuite Inc. This process falls under the Communication and multimedia software package industry category and aimed at acquiring social media management, engagement, monitoring, and listening platform licences. With an open procurement method, the procurement stage reached the 'Award' status as of 17 April 2026. Ofgem, located at Canary Wharf, London, supervised this tender with a contract value set at £44,859.60. The contract period extends from 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2029, covering delivery in various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and beyond.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communication software, particularly those able to provide integrated social media solutions. Suitable contenders for this procurement included SMEs with the capability to scale social media strategies across different departments and networks. With Ofgem’s preferences for open procedures, companies with robust and innovative social media management platforms could leverage this tender to showcase their skills and expand their reach. Hootsuite Inc., known for their expertise in such solutions, emerged as the successful supplier, demonstrating the potential for increased visibility and market expansion within the public sector for similar enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-023 Social Media Management Software

Notice Description

Ofgem is looking to engage with a supplier in order to be granted with access to licenses for social media management, engagement, monitoring and listening platform. This software enables organisations to collaboratively deliver social media strategies across departments and social networks from one secure, web-based and mobile dashboard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7015acf-37f8-4c22-a9c1-1611a68a17ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,859 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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