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2026-023 Social Media Management Software

OFGEM

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17 Apr 2026 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 2026-023 Social Media Management Software involves Ofgem, a British government authority, seeking to engage a supplier for access to social media management, engagement, monitoring, and listening software licenses. The contract, valued at £44,859.60, falls under the industry category of communication and multimedia software packages, with a procurement method using an open procedure. The procurement stage currently is at the award phase, with Hootsuite Inc. chosen as the supplier. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st January 2026 and the contract period spanning from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2029. The primary delivery locations range from British Overseas Territories to the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in communication software packages. Companies with expertise in creating secure, web-based, and mobile dashboards for social media management would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The process shows openness to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but less so for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a path for businesses to expand by partnering with governmental entities like Ofgem in enhancing their social media strategy capabilities across diverse regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-023 Social Media Management Software

Notice Description

Ofgem is looking to engage with a supplier in order to be granted with access to licenses for social media management, engagement, monitoring and listening platform. This software enables organisations to collaboratively deliver social media strategies across departments and social networks from one secure, web-based and mobile dashboard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d584f0ab-baa8-447f-bc8f-b904c8bb7d6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fd524b-0c99-46b4-9fa6-5304d477a668
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,859 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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