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Social Media Aggregator

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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28 Jan 2026 at 17:53

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, a public undertaking based in Southampton, has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Media Aggregator." This procurement falls under the goods category and involves the provision of Hootsuite licences. The procurement method was direct, conducted without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract spans from 9th September 2025 to 8th September 2026, with a gross value of £47,904. The procurement is now at the award stage, with the contract currently active, signed on 5th September 2025. The software package and information systems are primarily to be delivered within the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKJ32 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those providing industry-specific software and IT solutions like sales or marketing software packages. The contract necessitates a supplier with the capability to deliver specialised software solutions, making it ideal for large-scale businesses, akin to Hootsuite, capable of providing comprehensive social media management and aggregation. Enterprises experienced in handling direct procurement processes, especially those efficient in executing contracts within the given timelines, would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Social Media Aggregator

Notice Description

Provision of Hootsuite licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061163
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007784-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Vicki Walton
Contact Email
vicki.walton@os.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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