Award

Social Media Tools

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

31 Jul 2024 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for a social media management platform to Hootsuite Inc. The procurement falls under the "Communication software package" industry category, with the primary delivery location being the South East region of the United Kingdom. This direct procurement was a single tender action below the threshold, and the award notice was published on 31 July 2024. The contract period is set to commence on 25 July 2024 and will run until 24 July 2027, covering social media content scheduling and publishing for the University's Comms and Media teams.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in communication software and social media tools, especially those that cater to large organisations like universities. SMEs would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given that the procurement process indicates a willingness to engage with smaller enterprises. The contract offers a substantial value of £49,401.60, making it a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Social Media Tools

Notice Description

Social media management platform, for the University's Comms and Media teams to schedule and publish social media content for University networks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4340cd7-698b-4871-8899-6460d0a44e9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf1f984-32d4-44c0-9718-9d473fb4c058
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,401 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,401 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2024 - 24 Jul 2027 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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