Tender

Social Media Management Solution

THE KING'S TRUST

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The King's Trust, located in the South London Centre, is seeking service providers for a Social Media Management Solution, with the process currently in the tender stage. This procurement focuses on sectors such as communications system maintenance services and marketing services, under an open competition method. The tender aims to enhance content planning, community engagement, and social platform analytics, collaborating with various internal teams to ensure brand continuity. The procurement carries a gross value of £54,960, and interested parties are required to submit enquiries by 5th February 2026 and bids by 12th February 2026. Services will be delivered across the United Kingdom, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, subject to potential renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital marketing, content management systems, and social media solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Organisations with expertise in managing comprehensive social media strategies, offering services that align with enhanced analytics and community interaction, will find this contract suitable. The procurement specifies a focus on both quality and cost-effectiveness, with a 60% emphasis on quality and 40% on price. High-performing companies with experience in similar services can leverage this tender to expand their business footprint and build long-term partnerships with The King's Trust.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Solution

Notice Description

The solution must enable efficient content planning, publishing, community engagement, social listening, and advanced analytics in a secure, compliant environment. It should support collaboration across Marketing (Youth, Fundraising, Corporate Partners), Brand, Customer Service, and Social Media teams, ensuring brand consistency and safeguarding protocols.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 1 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003489-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE KING'S TRUST
Contact Name
Tim Knappett
Contact Email
timothy.knappett@kingstrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
0000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8EG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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