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Hootsuite Enterprise Social Media Management Platform (con_12361)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Dec 2021 at 20:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Department for Education (DfE) awarding a contract for the "Hootsuite Enterprise Social Media Management Platform" to HootSuite Media Inc. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £36,250, was awarded on 27th September 2021 and spans a two-year period, concluding on 26th September 2023. The procurement method employed was selective, arising from a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period officially closing on 20th September 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in social media management and software development. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive digital solutions or that can demonstrate innovation in social media technology would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future. Engaging with the Department for Education may also offer strategic partnerships or additional procurement opportunities, considering their ongoing need for technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hootsuite Enterprise Social Media Management Platform (con_12361)

Notice Description

Contract between Hootsuite and DfE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d20a561-48c3-4645-9559-5ffb54f8a6cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428e43a7-896e-4d3d-b908-7858edfeb056
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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