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Social Media Management Platform

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for a Social Media Management Platform, aimed at enhancing the management of their corporate social media channels and providing wider services such as content scheduling, engagement, and analytics. This procurement falls under the 'services' industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Chelmsford area within the UKH3 region. Using a limited competition method due to the below-threshold nature of the tender, this contract was announced on 19 March 2026 and has been awarded to SocialSignIn Ltd, trading as Orlo, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. The contract is active as of 26 March 2026, with the potential for a one-year extension, concluding on 25 March 2028.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in communication and multimedia software packages and IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. SMEs with expertise in social media platforms and engagement analytics are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the successful involvement of SocialSignIn Ltd, an SME. The awarded contract, valued at £49,600 with an optional renewal, allows for the addition of further subscriptions, thereby offering growth potential for businesses that can adapt to evolving client needs. As Essex County Council continues to innovate their service delivery, businesses in these sectors are encouraged to be attentive to future tenders that may align with their strategic growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Platform

Notice Description

Social Media management platform for ECC corporate social media channels and wider services for content scheduling, engagement and analytics.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066eb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025093-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

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
£49,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALSIGNIN LTD TRADING AS ORLO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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