Award

Social Media Scheduling Tool

O F W A T

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Award

19 May 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Office of Water Services (Ofwat) sought to acquire a Social Media Scheduling Tool to enhance its communications and policy efforts. This award, complete as of 19th May 2025, falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. Located in England, the procurement was part of a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process concluded with a tender period ending on 31st March 2025, leading into a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, valued at £33,600. The supplier awarded the contract is Orlo Ltd.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those specialising in social media tools and analytics. Companies with expertise in providing solutions that enhance digital engagement and policy-driven communication strategies would find a good fit here. Although the procurement did not indicate a specific preference for small or VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprises) businesses, larger entities, similar to Orlo Ltd, are better suited to compete due to the scale and requirements of the project.

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Notice Title

Social Media Scheduling Tool

Notice Description

To gain social media insight available in the public domain to inform Ofwat's communications and policy work and schedule content to go live on Ofwat social media channels at optimal times to engage audiences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aae56287-364b-4d5f-8892-b56c310cd500
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d10e5b3-ff1c-4334-a9f5-26ba870e0655
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£33,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORLO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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