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Social Media Management Tool

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2025 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was undertaken by Lancashire County Council for a Social Media Management Tool, categorised under Internet and intranet software package services. The procurement method was a single quote below the threshold, and the industry category is services. Located in Preston, England, the tender reached the award stage, with a contract period from 22 April 2025 to 21 April 2026. The deadline for tender submission was 21 April 2025, and the awarded contract, valued at £27,450, was granted to Social Signin Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Birmingham.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in social media management software solutions. Companies providing internet and intranet software packages could find valuable prospects through such procurement processes. By targeting these public procurement opportunities, businesses can establish themselves as reliable suppliers, thereby expanding their market reach and enhancing their portfolios through contracts with reputable organisations like Lancashire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Media Management Tool

Notice Description

Procurement of a social media management tool for LCCs' Comms team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6932d00e-b9fc-4225-b357-a7fcda582f64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf61001-881d-4fb2-90e4-90bf3eeb04f1
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 - Single Quote (Below Threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Bennett
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 539970

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL SIGNIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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