Tender

Invitation to quote for the provision of a social media management system

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Oct 2021 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire County Council has initiated a tender for "Invitation to quote for the provision of a social media management system," aimed at enhancing its digital communication capabilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, particularly focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The tender period is currently active, with a submission deadline of 18th October 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 21st October 2021 and will run until 1st October 2024, with a total contract value of £38,906. The services will be delivered at various locations in England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering social media management tools, programming services, and marketing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, whereas voluntary community sector enterprises are not eligible. Successful bidders will not only gain a long-term contract but will also strengthen their portfolio and enhance their visibility within the public sector, potentially leading to further growth opportunities in related industries.

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Notice Title

Invitation to quote for the provision of a social media management system

Notice Description

The system will be used by services with social media profiles, as well as the Communications Team who manage the GCC corporate social media profiles, to schedule social media posts and monitor customer service messages. For further information please visit the opportunity using the below link via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1ca8bc4-bdd8-4373-a1ec-16be4ba6ea0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2038a35d-160d-4137-a868-87f7e3c95e3c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,906 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2021 - 1 Oct 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shak Miah
Contact Email
shak.miah@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1452324331

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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