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Social Media Tool

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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09 Mar 2026 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Open University, based in Milton Keynes, England, involved the acquisition of a "Social Media Tool" under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender aims to provide a Hootsuite Enterprise Social Media Relationship Platform as part of the G-Cloud 14 initiative. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, and the contract was awarded to Hootsuite, Inc., with a contract period starting on 25th February 2026 and ending on 24th February 2029. The award process was completed by 9th March 2026, with a total contract value of £126,360.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers of cloud software services and social media management platforms. Large enterprises skilled in delivering robust software packages and information systems will find this call-off via a framework agreement advantageous. Businesses positioned in the software industry that can deliver high-quality services tailored to large educational organisations such as the Open University are suitable candidates for similar procurement opportunities that may arise in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Media Tool

Notice Description

Hootsuite Enterprise Social Media Relationship Platform - Lot 2 Cloud Software on G-Cloud 14.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f881961b-ee5b-4ac9-9480-9c5c4a1a7464
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb15d99-53b8-49d8-a343-188417928c57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,360 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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