Award

DDat25351- Social media management tool

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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01 Oct 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has completed a procurement process, resulting in the awarding of a contract for a social media management tool. This contract, listed under the procurement ID DDat25351, falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement. UK SBS, located in Swindon, England, handled the process, and the procurement stage has now reached the award phase. Although this particular contract commenced on 9th September 2025 and will run until 8th September 2027, it is worth noting that the main tender period ended on 8th September 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the process favoured such organisations. The awarded supplier, SocialSignIn Ltd from Birmingham, illustrates the type of company well-suited to compete in this sector. Firms with expertise in digital and IT services, especially those listed on established frameworks like G Cloud, could leverage similar opportunities for growth by participating in future tenders. Framework agreements such as this streamline procurement, providing a conducive environment for SMEs to expand their client base and increase their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DDat25351- Social media management tool

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of a social media management tool. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fee0772f-134b-440c-bb2b-8870fd740e27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5c972e-9fc0-4a1f-82e2-960c38fd5251
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£25,349 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,349 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2027 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALSIGNIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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