Award

Social Media Management

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

On 22nd April 2026, the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority awarded a contract for social media management services under a limited procurement process without prior publication of a call for competition. This is a call-off order from BLC-0189, falling outside the scope of EU directives. The procurement, classified under the industry category of IT services, was completed with the contract awarded to SocialSignIn Ltd (trading as Orlo) for the provision of social media management across the UK regions. The contract, valued at £19,656 GBP, was signed on 10th April 2026 and is currently active. The procurement is directed at enhancing public order and safety services provided by the regional authority.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in social media management, consulting, and support. SMEs like SocialSignIn Ltd, which are agile and capable of delivering tailored social media solutions, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Since the procurement method did not require prior competition publication, businesses with existing frameworks or call-off capabilities might find growth opportunities in responding swiftly to such contract awards. The regional focus allows businesses with UK-based operations to engage effectively in enhancing the digital communication strategies of public services.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management

Notice Description

Social Media Management Call off order under BLC-0189

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the provision of Social Media Management. Call-off via BLC-0189.

Procurement Information

Call Off Order via BLC-0189 Social Media Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036656-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£19,656 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALSIGNIN LTD TRADING AS ORLO

Further Information

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