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Social Media Management Tools

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Mar 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority in Birmingham has concluded the procurement process for social media management tools, under the industry category of communication software packages. The tender, titled "Social Media Management Tools", was completed with the award stage dated 17th March 2026. The procurement method was limited, indicating below-threshold competition, and the contract involves the supply of communication software by RUNTIME COLLECTIVE LIMITED, trading as Brandwatch. The contract period starts on 23rd March 2026 and will run until 22nd March 2029, with a total contract value of £89,998.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities in the sphere of digital communication solutions, particularly for firms equipped to provide sophisticated software management solutions for social media platforms. Businesses specialising in communication technology and software development, especially those capable of fostering effective multi-platform management tools, are well-suited to engage with tenders in this category. The focus on limited competition presents an advantageous opportunity for adept companies with a specific expertise in social media solutions to potentially collaborate with prominent public authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Tools

Notice Description

WMCA requires a tool to manage multiple social media platforms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023828-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,998 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUNTIME COLLECTIVE LIMITED (T/A BRANDWATCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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