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Social media contact and engagement platform

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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21 May 2021 at 13:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service has successfully procured a multi-supplier framework agreement for a "Social media contact and engagement platform," aimed at supporting UK Policing and other Bluelight emergency services. This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically classified under system and support services and various software-related services. The contract, which is awarded to SocialSignIn Ltd, trading as Orlo and Softcat plc, commenced on 23 April 2021 and will last for four years, with potential extensions. The procurement method employed was a selective procedure through negotiation, with the tender period concluding on 5 January 2021, prior to the award date of 1 April 2021.

This framework agreement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social media management solutions, software development, and IT consultancy services. Companies with capabilities in delivering secure and auditable internet services are particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with emergency services and public sector clients opens avenues for business growth, especially for firms looking to establish long-term contracts within the public sector ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social media contact and engagement platform

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has procured a multi- supplier framework agreement (2 suppliers) on behalf of UK Policing and other Bluelight emergency services. This will be for a period of 4 years (with an initial term of 2 years and the option for the Contracting Authority acting in its sole discretion, to extend for two further periods of 1 years each), commencing on 23 April 2021. The framework will be for the delivery of a mobile & desktop based social media management platform, which will enable users to operate and control all their corporate social media channels in one place in a safe, secure and auditable way.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d0dd9ce-c434-478c-ab78-83849dd55717
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec782230-aa72-4a6d-9a7b-76fb6fecd578
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72268000 - Software supply services

72400000 - Internet services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2021 - 22 Apr 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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 1AP
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Vintry
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SOCIALSIGNIN LTD, TRADING AS ORLO

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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