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Social Media Management System

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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17 Feb 2022 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester sought to procure a Social Media Management System, with the contract awarded to Hootsuite Inc for a total value of £28,093.20 GBP. The procurement process followed a limited method, involving competitive quotations, and is categorised under software package and information systems. The contract period commenced on 31 December 2021, with a duration extending until 31 December 2023. The tender was last updated on 17 February 2022, and it was executed within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in digital and software services, particularly in social media management. With the growing demand for efficient media management, businesses offering innovative solutions in this area could significantly benefit from this contract. Such opportunities highlight the capability of smaller firms to compete in government procurement, fostering growth through participation in future contracts.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management System

Notice Description

Purchase of standard Media Management System in line with the established route for procurement of technology based systems which on this occasion was against Sprout Social UK Ltd and Hootsuite Inc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64030ce2-c998-48df-a77b-07dd337bed96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5645659a-81f5-4805-bdb9-13a84a6d54dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,093 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 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
TRANSPORT 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
M1 3BG
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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