Award

Social Media Management Software, Licence and Support

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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03 Jul 2023 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Police recently awarded a contract for Social Media Management Software, Licence and Support through a limited procurement method without prior publication. The buying organisation, Northumbria Police, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, aimed to enhance public interaction efficiency by using a social media management platform. The contract, valued at £246,000 GBP, was signed on 3rd April 2023, with Socialsignin Limited being the supplier.

This procurement process led by the Northumbria Police presents opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry. Companies offering social media management solutions and services, especially those with experience in public order and safety sectors, would find this tender suitable for their expertise. Understanding the quality and pricing criteria is key to competing effectively in such procurement processes, which focus on enhancing digital communication channels for public organisations like the Northumbria Police.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Software, Licence and Support

Notice Description

Social Media Management Platform

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social media management platform to assist with The Force being able to interact more efficiently with the public. This will enable the public to use the most suitable digital channel which meets their needs to interact with The Force.

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extensions included within the contract provision

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded by conducting a further competition from a complaint framework agreement established by Police Digital Services (PDS) - reference 2020/S 240-594963 on 09/12/2020. Both suppliers appointed onto the framework were invited to provide a submission, following a compliant evaluation process inline with the framework provisions, the most suitable supplier was awarded the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03de23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018774-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£246,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20232 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
Hayley Bradford
Contact Email
hayley.bradford@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7856280726

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALSIGNIN

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