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Social Media Listening Tool

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Award

17 Feb 2022 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Social Media Listening Tool, valued at £90,000, was conducted by Transport For Greater Manchester, located in Manchester, England. This process falls under the services category and was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation. The tender period ended on 14th December 2021, with the contract commencing on 31st December 2021 and running until 31st December 2023. This contracting process has now reached the award stage as of 23rd December 2021, with the awarded contract being published on 17th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand in the technology services sector, particularly in social media management tools. Companies that specialise in software and information systems with the capability to provide similar services would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities stemming from this contract. Engaging with Transport For Greater Manchester could pave the way for long-term relationships in public sector technology procurement.

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Notice Title

Social Media Listening Tool

Notice Description

Purchase of Social Media Listening Tool in line with the established route for procurement of technology based systems which on this occasion was against Meltwater, Brandwatch (Hootsuite) and Nerd with Words Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbd5801f-511d-4b6f-a81d-e4818d6815ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d45e8c3-3e67-4d67-aebc-1ea6f7515351
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 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
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Imran Lobania
Contact Email
imran.lobania@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
0161 244 1831

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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