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Social Media Platform - CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Apr 2025 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Media Platform - CAN" in the Software package and information systems industry category. This procurement, targeted at the South West region of the United Kingdom, commenced on 3rd March 2025, with the contract intended to run until 2nd March 2028. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically a selective process. The total contract value is £23,580, and important deadlines included the tender period ending on 28th February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in software and information systems to compete and expand their business through public sector contracts. The Ministry of Defence’s selection of Hootsuite Inc, a large supplier, highlights the potential for various business scales to meet government needs. SMEs with relevant software solutions and the capability to deliver in the specified region would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities for growth within public procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Media Platform - CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2edd507-e87c-4b59-9b72-5c398af64ed4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da220cb3-7e45-421a-a306-cd14c9cedc7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£23,580 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2028 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desse-cct-comrcl-team@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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