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FCDO Social media Management Platform

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Apr 2024 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the provision of a Social Media Management Platform. The procurement was classified under Communication and Multimedia Software Package, with a total value of £269,100. The tender, which was conducted using a selective procurement method, had a tender period ending on March 1, 2024. The contract period is set to run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The award was granted to Hootsuite, a large-scale supplier based in Canada.

This contracting opportunity with the FCDO for a Social Media Management Platform presents potential business growth for companies specializing in digital marketing services. The FCDO aims to enhance its social media presence through this platform, creating opportunities for businesses experienced in developing and managing social media content across multiple platforms. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable due to the SME-friendly approach of the FCDO in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

FCDO Social media Management Platform

Notice Description

Social media scheduling tool that allows scheduling of content across multiple social media profiles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a926cf56-6697-449b-ab75-9fa47188fc68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/471b04bd-be36-41b5-9dc0-dd089ffa70c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£269,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£269,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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