Award

Social Media Management Software

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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Award

21 May 2025 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin initiated a procurement process for Social Media Management Software, categorised under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000). The process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 27th March 2025. The awarded supplier is Orlo, a Birmingham-based SME. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, specifically through G Cloud 14, which does not require prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement involves IT software packages and covers a broad location spread across the UK regions, providing support through a digital platform for managing and measuring customer interactions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those offering comprehensive digital engagement tools. With a contract value of £45,000, businesses that can offer innovative solutions for digital conversation management, customer service engagements and live chat implementation stand to benefit. The procurement landscape, particularly for regional or local authorities, could create pathways for businesses to establish or expand their presence within the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Software

Notice Description

A platform that manages digital conversations. From Marketing, to Customer Service and Live Chat to manage and measure the digital customer experience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A platform that manages digital conversations. From Marketing, to Customer Service and Live Chat to manage and measure the digital customer experience.

Options: 12 month extension available

Procurement Information

G Cloud 14 used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024337-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 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
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
Rachel Perry
Contact Email
rachel.perry@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORLO

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