Award

Social Media Management Tool

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 10:07

Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for the provision and renewal of a Social Media Management Platform. The award, dated 6th August 2025, is part of a contract valued at £48,000 GBP, with Hootsuite Media as the supplier chosen following an open competition tender process. Located in Salford, UK, the University operates under the category of public authority - sub-central government. The procurement falls within the "Software package and information systems" sector, and deliveries are planned within the UKD3 region. The contract's initial term runs from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2026, with possible extensions up to September 2027, subject to performance and budgetary constraints.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth within the software and digital marketing industries, particularly for businesses offering innovative social media management solutions. Companies looking to compete should be well-positioned with technical capabilities, value propositions, and user support that align with the University’s functional requirements. Since large firms were involved in the final stage of the bidding, businesses in this scale range, including those with a considerable track record and client references, would find competitive opportunities in similar tenders. Engaging in such processes can bolster business visibility and establish meaningful relationships within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Tool

Notice Description

The University of Salford invites suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to submit quotations for the provision and renewal of a Social Media Management Platform. The intended contract will be for an initial term of one (1) year, with the potential for further extension subject to performance and budget availability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The intended contract will be for an initial term of one (1) year, with the potential for further extension subject to performance and budget availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046432-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE MEDIA

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