This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 11:54

Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Energy Saving Trust Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation focused on environmental protection, has completed a procurement process for a social media management tool. This process was initiated by an invitation to tender (ITT) for managing their 42 social media accounts across various channels. The procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems, with the main procurement category being goods. The open procedure was used, reflecting transparency and competitiveness in supplier selection. The procurement process concluded with Brandwatch securing the contract valued at £22,000, which was signed on 30th January 2026. The tender was related to the UK region, with the procurement reaching its award stage, having already been active from 2025 till the contract signing date.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software, multimedia, and information systems sectors. Companies with expertise in social media management tools that can provide essential services such as scheduling, reporting, social listening, community management, governance, and IT security will find this project particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), new entrants, and established firms, especially those capable of delivering personalised support, secure infrastructure compliant with UK GDPR, and robust analytical features, could have leveraged this tender to expand their market presence and showcase their innovative solutions. The Energy Saving Trust's focus on technical expertise, sustainability, and community benefits, alongside competitive pricing, indicates that businesses with strengths in these areas are well-suited to compete in future contracts with similar requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ITT for the Provision of Social Media Management Tool

Notice Description

Energy Saving Trust owns over 38 social media accounts across various channels. To manage all the accounts effectively, we need a powerful social media management tool. As our social media presence continues to grow, we would like to evaluate the tools available in the market and select the best tool that is in line with our budget and can empower us to achieve our marketing goals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Energy Saving Trust owns 42 social media accounts across various channels. To manage all the accounts effectively, we need a powerful social media management tool. As our social media presence continues to grow, we would like to evaluate tools available in the market and select the best tool that is in line with our budget and can empower us to achieve our marketing goals. Please refer to below for requirements. Role of the Contractor Provide all of the "essential" requirements and any or all of the "value-added" of the social media management tool requirements and specifications listed in the ITT: Scheduling: Essential - Simple scheduling process (including multimedia posts) - Scheduling across multiple platforms (including story scheduling) - Reel scheduling with Instagram grid option - Filing posts by campaign - Post preview - Save as drafts - Repost evergreen content - Content approvals - Accept multiple image/video formats - Add alt text Reporting: Essential - Overview of paid and organic post-performance across platforms - Engagement metrics: likes, shares, comments, saves, reactions - Reach and impressions tracking (paid vs. organic) - Follower growth over time - Click-through rates (CTR) for links in posts - Video views and watch time - Campaign-level performance reporting - Platform-specific breakdowns - Exportable reports (e.g., PDF, CSV) - Custom date range selection - Top-performing content identification - Audience demographics overview - Paid media spend and ROI tracking - Cost-per-click (CPC), cost-per-impression (CPM), and conversion metrics Value added Provides clear insights into both paid and organic performance. Helping teams access quick reporting tools to make informed decisions on campaign activity. Social listening and brand mentions Essential - Real-time monitoring of brand mentions across platforms - Sentiment analysis of audience conversations - Keyword and hashtag tracking - Competitor mention tracking - Influencer and media coverage alerts - In-depth reporting for posts and inbox messages - Campaign-level analytics Social community management and engagement: Essential - Ability to respond to inbox messages and comments across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube, TikTok, BlueSky) - Unified inbox for monitoring comments, mentions, and messages - Reporting on number of messages responded to - Assign messages to specific team members or platform users - Forward messages and comments via email - View full message history from users - Add and manage customisable tags for message categorisation Governance and Team Management: Essential - Granular control over user access and permissions - Ability to assign roles based on responsibilities (e.g. content creator, approver, analyst) - Audit trail of user activity for accountability (e.g compliance and audit) - Centralised management of social media accounts - Ability to manage multiple teams or departments within the platform - Customisable workflows for approvals and publishing Customer support and training: Essential - Availability of customer support for troubleshooting and assistance - Access to training materials and resources (tutorials, user guides, FAQs) - Onboarding sessions or training programs provided by the vendor - Dedicated account manager for ongoing support and queries IT security and GDPR Essential - Server infrastructure must comply with UK GDPR requirements - Data must be stored and processed securely within approved jurisdictions - Platform must support secure user authentication and access controls - Ability to archive and retrieve communications for compliance purposes - Clear data handling policies aligned with FCA and ICO expectations - Support for data subject access requests (DSARs) and deletion requests - ISO/IEC 27001 certification or SOC2.

Renewal: Possibility of a further two extensions of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a232
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074705-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48520000 - Multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N19 NG.
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRANDWATCH

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