Award

A Cloud-Hosted Social Media & Community Engagement Management System

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2025 at 16:03

Tender

24 Jul 2024 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen issued a tender for a "Cloud-Hosted Social Media & Community Engagement Management System," classified under miscellaneous software packages and computer systems. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 27th March 2025, with the contract valued at £148,104 awarded to Brandwatch. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, and submissions were evaluated based on quality (70%) and price (30%). The system is intended to be used at the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, representing a significant opportunity in the education sector.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud-hosted software solutions, particularly those with expertise in social media and community engagement platforms. Businesses in the IT and software development sectors, especially those experienced with academic institutions, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, as the contract includes options for extension, it offers a long-term engagement opportunity for the successful bidder, enabling sustained business growth through continued collaboration with the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

A Cloud-Hosted Social Media & Community Engagement Management System

Notice Description

This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract for a CLOUD-HOSTED SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract for a CLOUD-HOSTED SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT

Renewal: Potential for 2 further 1 year mutually agreed annual extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04840f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011628-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,104 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Provision for 2 x 1 year extension periods, the contract may be retendered a minimum of 3 months prior to the expiry of the initial or any extension period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRANDWATCH

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