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BLC-0189 - Social Media Management Platform Framework

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2025 at 15:28

Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BLC-0189 - Social Media Management Platform Framework" was initiated by BlueLight Commercial Ltd, a UK-based organisation. This framework sought to award contracts for IT services, specifically social media management platforms, under an open procedure. The process, classified under the industry category "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support," involved multiple lots, but both were ultimately cancelled. The procurement process concluded with the signing of a contract on 16 April 2025, for a value of £16,000,000. The overall procedure was governed by the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024 and was covered by GPA regulations.

This tender creates business opportunities, especially for IT service providers offering consulting, software development, and Internet support solutions. Companies like SocialSignIn Ltd, trading as Orlo, who are well-versed in delivering social media-related services, would find this framework advantageous. With a focus on quality (65%) and competitive pricing (35%), businesses that can deliver high-quality platforms are well-suited to bid for such opportunities, promoting their growth within the public sector. SMEs are encouraged, as evidenced by the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in this tender process, thereby enabling them to expand their market reach and capabilities.

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Notice Title

BLC-0189 - Social Media Management Platform Framework

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender has been issued by BlueLight Commercial who are seeking to award a multi-supplier Framework for the provision of Social Media Management Platforms.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Social Media Management Platform only

Lot 1 - Social Media Management Platforms only

Lot 2 - Social Media Management and Live Chat Platforms

Lot 2 - Social Media Management and Live Chat Platforms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cee1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019197-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months 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
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD
Contact Name
Amy McTear
Contact Email
amy.mctear@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6DG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALSIGNIN LTD TRADING AS ORLO

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