Award

Social Media Management Platform

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Mar 2022 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is seeking a Social Media Management Platform to enhance its social media engagement capabilities across various platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. This contract, valued at £34,853.90, is classified under software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The procurement process was conducted via a direct method, with the tender awarded on 17th March 2022, following a tender period that ended on the same day. The contract is set to commence on 30th March 2022 and will continue until 29th March 2024, with delivery expected in the East of England.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in software development and social media management services. Companies able to provide comprehensive social media tools and analytics are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this contract could not only pave the way for further collaborations with Essex County Council but also enhance a supplier's portfolio significantly in the digital services industry.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Platform

Notice Description

Looking to procure a Social Media Management online software tool for the social media team and wider services across ECC to post, schedule, engage and analyse social media content across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba10aeb5-40de-4824-8360-5a26b5523fae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4679901-78e7-4af5-a5f2-0ef0d3b89bcc
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, VCSE
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
£34,853 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,853 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2022 - 29 Mar 2024 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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