Award

Social Media Management Platform

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Media Management Platform" was conducted by Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the UK. The tender, classified under the services industry category and specifically linked to IT services such as consulting and software development, has been completed with an award date of 29 January 2026. Located in Middlesbrough, the buyer executed the procurement using a direct method, opting for a below threshold process without competition. The contract with Orlo Social Media Management Platform began on 4 November 2025 and is set to conclude on 3 November 2027, with a total contract value of £32,340.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for businesses providing IT services, particularly those focusing on social media management and community engagement solutions. Companies specialising in software development and online support for the public sector, including local councils and housing associations, may find similar tenders beneficial for growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like Orlo, which can deliver AI-powered tools for engagement and performance tracking, are well-positioned to leverage such contracting opportunities to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Platform

Notice Description

Orlo is a UK-based social media management and community engagement platform tailored for the public sector, including local councils, police forces, and housing associations. It enables users to schedule posts, manage all social media interactions in a unified inbox, utilize AI-powered tools for engagement, and track performance analytics.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007967-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 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
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thirteengroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1QG
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORLO SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT PLATFORM

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