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29 Jun 2022 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking to procure a project management software solution focused on organic social media management services. The tender, identified as (NU/1589 – 56) Project Management Software, is currently in the Award stage and was signed on 14 June 2022. Key details include a contract value of £85,451.06 and a procurement method classified as 'selective' through a restricted procedure. The procurement is categorised under business services, specifically related to marketing and consulting, within the UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social media management and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing tools for managing multiple accounts effectively. Firms that focus on higher education marketing, student communications, and brand reputation management would be particularly well-positioned to bid, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs outlined in the tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

(NU/1589 - 56) Project Management Software

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide an organic social media management software solution on an annual subscription to help the unit manage their key social media profiles. The supplier specifically is required to have the ability to provide an annual subscription software solution that allows the management of multiple social media accounts by numerous team members. The solution should be optimised for use by a large marketing function that covers areas such as: 1) Higher education student recruitment 2) Student communications 3) Business to business communications 4) Brand reputation management 5) Customer service

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide an organic social media management software solution on an annual subscription to help the unit manage their key social media profiles. The supplier specifically is required to have the ability to provide an annual subscription software solution that allows the management of multiple social media accounts by numerous team members. The solution should be optimised for use by a large marketing function that covers areas such as: 1) Higher education student recruitment 2) Student communications 3) Business to business communications 4) Brand reputation management 5) Customer service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034bcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017703-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,451 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sprout Social Inc

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