Award

Online Media Monitoring and Channel Platform Management

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

08 Oct 2021 at 22:17

Award

06 Oct 2021 at 21:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed a procurement process for "Online Media Monitoring and Channel Platform Management," which involved the provision of a software subscription service. This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement method used was a direct tender with a single tender action below threshold, and the total contract value was £76,400. The contract period commenced on 16 September 2021 and will conclude on 15 September 2022, with the award notice published on 6 October 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in IT services and software development. With the ongoing demand for media monitoring and channel management solutions, businesses in these sectors can leverage their expertise to compete effectively. Companies capable of delivering innovative software solutions and services tailored to the needs of government agencies may find this contract particularly appealing for growth.

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Notice Title

Online Media Monitoring and Channel Platform Management

Notice Description

Provision of a Software Subscription Service for Online Media Monitoring and Channel Platform Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd17e156-f442-4a81-9d56-48f5fad79344
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c1996e-c3c4-4e30-be4b-76c02bb52c72
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2021 - 15 Sep 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

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