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CST198 - Supply of a Social Media Management Solution

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 09:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Derbyshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "CST198 - Supply of a Social Media Management Solution," classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). Located in England, United Kingdom, the tender process concluded with the awarding stage on 15th September 2025. The service delivery is scheduled from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. This procurement was completed following a quotation process and has been awarded to Hootsuite Inc. for a value of £40,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social media management and software solutions. While the award has been made to a large-scale supplier, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable and encouraged to engage in similar procurement processes in this sector. Businesses that offer innovative software solutions or enhanced social media management capabilities could benefit from similar tenders in the UK region. The contract indicates the council's focus on digital management solutions, offering a market for growth in service development and tailored software systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CST198 - Supply of a Social Media Management Solution

Notice Description

Awarded following a quotation process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78b94a2c-e277-4859-9e70-6e1b2dc913b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9622cac7-b9f7-4632-a130-1ec4e217026f
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 -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amy.boam@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
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
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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