Award

Social Media Monitoring Software

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

14 Feb 2020 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) for the purchase of Social Media Monitoring Software, classified under communication and multimedia software packages. The contract, valued at £45,600, was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award notice was published on 14th February 2020, indicating that the contract period commenced on 1st July 2019 and will conclude on 20th June 2021. The procurement took place in London, with postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services, particularly those with expertise in social media analytics and engagement measurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative solutions and solid experience in providing social media monitoring services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The engagement with DCMS also indicates a potential for ongoing collaboration within the public sector for businesses looking to expand their reach in this domain.

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Notice Title

Social Media Monitoring Software

Notice Description

DCMS News and Comms use social media monitoring for two main purposes. The first to measure engagement with our digital media output, including twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram as well as gov,uk content. Secondly we require social media monitoring to gain insight into our digital audiences while planning news announcements and campaigns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2a5c9b2-10e1-4104-ad5c-a928c21573bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1d51d2-d14a-41ad-9d53-db44cd86443b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 20 Jun 2021 1-2 years
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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@culture.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FENIX MEDIA LTD (T/A PULSAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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