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Social Media Management Platform

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for the supply, implementation, and support of a social media management platform. This award aims to enhance the Council's communications and engagement capabilities. The contract, awarded to SocialSignIn Ltd trading as Orlo, covers regions across the United Kingdom, with services relating to IT consulting and support. The procurement process, tagged under services, reached the award stage with a contract signing date of 30th March 2026. The process was conducted below the threshold, with the operational period for this contract beginning on 1st April 2026 and potentially extending until 31st March 2030 if renewals are exercised.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to grow their footprint in the digital and IT services industries, particularly those involved in software development and internet services. Companies with expertise in social media platforms and digital engagement solutions would find this tender suitable, as it involves comprehensive management of digital communications. Cheshire East Council’s focus on strategic priorities and improved campaign management may attract businesses capable of providing innovative tools for analytics, scheduling, publishing, and stakeholder engagement. This can particularly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their services to public authorities.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Platform

Notice Description

the supply, implementation, and support of a social media and engagement management platform to enhance Cheshire East Council's communications and engagement capabilities. The system will enable centralised scheduling, publishing, listening, analytics, and stakeholder engagement across digital channels. It will support strategic priorities by improving visibility, responsiveness, and impact measurement of campaigns and communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040071-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

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
£128,995 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALSIGNIN LTD TRADING AS ORLO

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