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Hootsuite social media management tool (con_28916)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Oct 2025 at 19:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, a key UK government entity based at Sanctuary Buildings in London, recently completed the procurement process for a social media management tool, with Hootsuite Inc as the selected supplier. The procurement focused on "IT software packages," and covered multiple regions across the UK including London and the South East. The process followed an open procedure above threshold and concluded with an active award on 27th September 2025. The awarded contract spans from 27th October 2025 to 27th September 2026, with a total value of £24,636.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on the development and management of digital tools. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive social media management platforms would find this tender relevant and lucrative, given the progressive digital engagement initiatives of public entities like the Department for Education. The procurement's broader regional scope also encourages businesses operating within various regions of the UK to explore similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Hootsuite social media management tool (con_28916)

Notice Description

Social media management tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4f68d04-7eca-4260-81da-ef7ac80649c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e78c6a-ba1f-4e7a-8a41-d20bfde2d46d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,636 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,636 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 27 Sep 2026 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
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)

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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