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New Procurement Request: Provision of Social Media Tool

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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15 Nov 2024 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a social media tool, specifically the purchase of Hootsuite Enterprise licences for the Marketing Communications Team. The contract, valued at £44,460, falls under the industry category of software supply services (CPV code 72268000). The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 8th November 2024 and published on 15th November 2024. The contract period is set from 16th December 2024 to 15th December 2026, encompassing multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the British Isles. This procurement process was undertaken through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software supply and social media management tools. Companies offering comprehensive social media management solutions and related services can benefit from engaging in similar future procurement processes to expand their market reach and establish long-term government contracts. While this particular tender was awarded to Hootsuite Inc, a large-scale supplier, it demonstrates the demand for advanced social media tools within government operations, thereby highlighting a key growth area for technology providers aiming to support public sector digital communications initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Procurement Request: Provision of Social Media Tool

Notice Description

The Buyer requires the Supplier to facilitate the purchase of Hootsuite Enterprise licenses for the Marketing Communications Team to undertake Social Media management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7586dc0-b275-492b-a9e4-45304d314bd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b76dbc-a59e-4bcc-b047-9c01b4d00c08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Call off from framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,460 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

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