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Social media management system

General Medical Council (GMC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 13:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 14:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed the procurement process for a social media management system. This initiative, supported by an open procedure under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, is valued at £120,000, with a total gross amount of £150,000. The awarded contract pertains to data services within the United Kingdom (Region: UKD33), and it encompasses essential functions such as scheduling, publishing, and evaluating social media content and conducting social listening. The contract, which was awarded to Meltwater (UK) Ltd, commenced on 30th June 2025 and is set to continue until 29th June 2028, with potential extensions available until 29th June 2030. The contract award was finalised on 29th June 2025 and the final contract details were published on 23rd December 2025.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in internet or data services, particularly those capable of adding value through innovative social media management and analytics solutions. The tender invited participation from companies regardless of size, and those with an expertise in system capability, account management, and implementation were particularly well-suited to compete. Given the GMC's commitment to utilising modern tools to better understand its audience and enhance its social media outreach, businesses adept in these areas could find not only contract opportunities but potential ongoing partnerships with public authorities like the GMC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social media management system

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to procure a system that will help us with: scheduling, creating and publishing content on social media platforms carrying out social listening to help us better understand the experiences and perceptions of our audiences

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions to be awarded based on strategic decisions and supplier perormance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085832-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
General Medical Council (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Meltwater (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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