Award

Provision of a Social Media Management Solution

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), based in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Social Media Management Solution. This tender, classified under the communication software package category, aimed to secure a subscription for a management platform catering to 20 users. The procurement, classified as goods, was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, which includes an option for a 12-month extension, was awarded on 27th June 2025 to HOOTSUITE INC., with the agreement valued at £15,700. The procurement fell outside the scope of the directive, as denoted by its award criteria focusing on price.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in communication technology solutions, particularly those with robust capabilities in social media management platforms. While the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, businesses with innovative offerings and competitive pricing in similar areas might find opportunities in future tenders issued by the CMA or similar public bodies. Companies with expertise in software scalability, user management, and advanced communication technology could benefit greatly from engaging in public procurement processes, enhancing their growth prospects through government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Social Media Management Solution

Notice Description

The CMA is seeking an agreement for a subscription to a Social Media Management Platform for 20 users

Lot Information

Lot 1

The CMA is seeking an agreement for a subscription to a Social Media Management Platform for 20 users

Options: 1x 12 month extension

Procurement Information

Award through framework call-off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036338-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rowan Chapman
Contact Email
rowan.chapman@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

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