Tender

Social Media Management Tool

BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

05 Jan 2018 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is currently seeking bids for a Social Media Management Tool, which aims to manage its expanding social media presence across multiple platforms. This procurement falls under the goods category, particularly within the software and information systems industry, and is being held in Bedford, England. The tender is open until 2nd February 2018, with a contract period set to commence on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £33,000, with a minimum value of £27,000, and the procurement method is classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering platforms for social media management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market reach while providing innovative technological solutions would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. As Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue aims to enhance user access and privileges for their social media accounts, businesses that can demonstrate robust security features and user-friendly interfaces will have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Media Management Tool

Notice Description

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (BFRA) have a social media presence consisting of 16 Facebook pages and 3 Twitter Feeds. This number may increase to 25 social media accounts. In order to effectively manage any risks associated with the misuse of Social Media BFRA requires a Social Media Management Tool that can provide each user of social media with their own unique log-in, which can have access and privileges set to meet the requirements of an individual's role.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd9b704-59ff-47fe-8747-1bf022520b62
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64216000 - Electronic message and information services

64216100 - Electronic message services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 7NR
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston South
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

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