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Social Listening Tool

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Listening Tool" has been completed by the Office for Students, a public authority in the UK central government sector, located in Bristol. The process followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. It concluded with the award to Fenix Media Limited, trading as Pulsar, on 24th September 2025. Key aspects of this tender include the main procurement category of goods, specifically software packages and information systems, highlighting its focus on enhancing social media listening capabilities. The contract commenced on 18th August 2025 and will run until 17th August 2027, with a total value of £32,400 GBP.

This tender highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering media analytics and social listening tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing or providing innovative technology solutions for public sector projects would find this type of tender relevant for business growth. The direct procurement method used in this process suggests potential future opportunities for firms with unique offerings that meet specific public sector needs without requiring competitive tendering. Businesses with a presence in the UK and a grasp of the regulatory landscape stand to benefit most from such contracts.

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Notice Title

Social Listening Tool

Notice Description

Social Media Listening Tool To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982380814

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a11e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059275-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
0117 931 7149

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FENIX MEDIA LIMITED T/A PULSAR

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