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(NU/1589 - 56) Project Management Software

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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29 Jun 2022 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking a supplier for Project Management Software, specifically an organic social media management solution available on an annual subscription basis. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £40,000 and set to commence on 6th July 2022, concluding on 5th July 2024. The tender period ended on 20th May 2022, and the project falls under the business services category, with a focus on various marketing functions including higher education student recruitment and brand management. This was a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and marketing services, particularly those offering social media management solutions. Companies that specialise in programming services for packaged software products, as well as those providing sales and marketing software, would be well suited to compete for this contract. Participation can enhance market presence and foster growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their client base within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589 - 56) Project Management Software

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide an organic social media management software solution on an annual subscription to help the unit manage their key social media profiles. The supplier specifically is required to have the ability to provide an annual subscription software solution that allows the management of multiple social media accounts by numerous team members. The solution should be optimised for use by a large marketing function that covers areas such as: 1) Higher education student recruitment 2) Student communications 3) Business to business communications 4) Brand reputation management 5) Customer service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53b2bea8-22db-42d6-b8f1-d4859eee155a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268933cd-009c-4e30-9581-e83ac65f893d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,451 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2022 - 5 Jul 2024 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086220

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPROUT SOCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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