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Social Media Management Tool_For Transparency_Purposes_Only

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 May 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for a Social Media Management Tool to enhance transparency processes, classified under the industry category of Database and Operating Software Package (CPV code 48600000). The procurement, conducted using a selective method from a dynamic purchasing system, is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. This contract, with a value of GBP 11,790, was awarded to Hootsuite Inc, effective from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2028. The award was officially published on 20th May 2025, following the tender period's end on 19th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative solutions for social media management and associated technological services. Companies equipped to enhance digital transparency and operational efficiency in a governmental context would find the criteria and scope of this procurement process well-suited to their capabilities, facilitating potential growth and collaboration with a major government entity such as the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Tool_For Transparency_Purposes_Only

Notice Description

Transparency for the purchase of Social Media Management Tool access

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-914c5b14-5397-438a-8188-30db35b93bba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3059e823-13b4-4dca-9f6d-6ea5788935e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,095 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2028 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 6AD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

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