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Social media management contract

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2023 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Guildford Borough Council has awarded a contract for social media management services to Hootsuite Inc. The contract, valued at £20,133 GBP, was awarded via a competitive quotation tender process. The contract period is set to start on October 13, 2023, and end on October 12, 2026. The procurement stage for this contract was categorised as 'Award', and the deadline for the tender period was September 27, 2023.

This tender for social media management services presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and online support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically noted as suitable bidders for this contract. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the services sector and have experience in managing social media platforms could leverage their expertise to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social media management contract

Notice Description

Social media management

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1cd8daa-5122-47b0-af5c-ccd93ce3a89e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344e6dac-9375-41c6-82ac-fe19b00a2e57
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,133 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,133 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2023 - 12 Oct 2026 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
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Phill Nathan
Contact Email
procurement@guildford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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