Award

One year fixed term contract for licences for a social media management platform

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Award

24 Mar 2021 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a one-year fixed-term contract for licences for a social media management platform, initiated by West Suffolk Council. This contract, valued at £4,550, falls under the software and information systems category and is located in the East of England. The award was published on 24 March 2021, following the open procurement method which allows for broad participation, with the tender period concluding on 22 March 2021, prior to the contract commencement on 31 March 2021.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions and social media management services. Businesses capable of providing secure, cloud-based platforms to facilitate communication and interaction through social media channels would greatly benefit from this contract. With the council's focus on improving resident engagement through effective use of social media, competitive tendering in this area presents avenues for growth and collaboration with local government entities.

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Notice Title

One year fixed term contract for licences for a social media management platform

Notice Description

The contract is to allow officers authorised to post to West Suffolk social media accounts access to a cloud based social media management platform. Social media is a channel for residents to reach the council, like telephone and email. They expect a timely response. The platform users need to work together to do this, and the platform provides the security and transparency to share this. Users include Customer Service agents for responding to queries, Communication team members for responding and proactive scheduling, and officers from other services including waste and elections for ad hoc scheduling of campaign material.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d7165b6-41d0-4d4b-8ba4-540bf5bd4eba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe5778a-073c-46ca-b8f8-290c568ede41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zia Quader
Contact Email
zia.quader@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01284 757310

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWD CONTROL HQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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