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Social Media Search

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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27 Mar 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by De Montfort University, a sub-central government public authority located in Leicester, United Kingdom, has concluded with the awarding of a contract titled "Social Media Search." Classified under services—specifically systems consultancy services (CPV code 72246000)—this contract supports initiatives within the UKF21 region. The contract was signed on 17 March 2026, with an active period from 18 March 2026 to 17 April 2026. Using a limited procurement method, which involved below threshold limited competition, the contract was awarded to Mac Investigation, a small to medium enterprise located in Lisburn, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in systems consultancy services, particularly those who can fulfil niche roles within social media analysis and management. SMEs operating in the technological and consultancy domains may find similar contracts beneficial for proving innovative solutions that enhance social media strategies for educational institutions. This specific procurement demonstrates the potential for partnerships with academic institutions requiring tailored analytical services, highlighting the business opportunities available beyond traditional procurement markets.

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Notice Title

Social Media Search

Notice Description

Social Media Search DMU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067647
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028415-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAC INVESTIGATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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