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ITEP0974 - Social Media Publishing Tool

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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21 Oct 2025 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by National Highways, operating out of Guildford, England, involves the acquisition of a social media publishing tool under the title "ITEP0974 - Social Media Publishing Tool." This project falls within the services industry category, specifically IT software packages (CPV code: 48517000). The procurement process was conducted via direct procurement, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and has reached the award stage, with a contract period set from 25th September 2025 to 24th September 2028. The initial tender period concluded on 1st September 2025, with the award to Hootsuite Media Inc. being published on 21st October 2025. The project is valued at £302,133.75.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software and digital tools, specifically those experienced in delivering large-scale social media solutions. Although it was awarded to Hootsuite Media Inc., a large-scale supplier, the process demonstrates the potential for similar businesses to engage in future tenders with organisations like National Highways. Companies with robust digital service offerings and experience in comprehensive social media management and publishing would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP0974 - Social Media Publishing Tool

Notice Description

Social Media Publishing Tool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-733cff09-0ac1-4eb2-b07b-53001ba20e5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d44fce-f609-4906-8207-d765204c320e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£302,133 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£302,133 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2028 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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