Award

713852450 Social Media Publishing Tool

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Mar 2025 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for a social media publishing tool, with the industry category being networks. The contract, valued at £148,568.25, was awarded to Hootsuite INC, with the contract period set from 3rd March 2025 to 3rd March 2028. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is currently in the award stage. The procurement process was selective, with the final award announced on 27th March 2025. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social media management software and related services, especially those capable of meeting the specified technical requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly considered suitable for this contract. Companies in the technology and digital marketing sectors can leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings to governmental clients and enhance their visibility within the industry. The collaboration with the Ministry of Defence also offers a prestigious reference and potential for further contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713852450 Social Media Publishing Tool

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice-713852450 Social Media Publishing Tool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ab7c477-c4dc-471b-a0b1-a35ab16c866a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9995acbf-24d7-4625-9534-347b534c69a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,568 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,568 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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