Tender

OF1056 - Social Media monitoring tool

OFQUAL

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Tender

05 May 2026 at 15:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Ofqual, involves an open competition for the provision of a social media monitoring tool. This tender, titled "OF1056 - Social Media monitoring tool," is a service contract under the marketing services category. It aims to secure a platform for monitoring traditional and social media, including functionalities like social media scheduling, publishing, and media analytics. Ofqual, the central government public authority based in Coventry, UK, seeks bids by the 2nd of June 2026, with the enquiry period closing on the 19th of May 2026. This procurement is below the threshold, utilising an open procurement method, and excludes proposals offering outsourced media monitoring services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers of established media monitoring tools to expand their client base by engaging with a central government authority. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with a focus on quality (85%) and price (15%) in its award criteria. Successful applicants will engage in a contract starting from the 1st of September 2026, lasting until the 31st of August 2028, with potential renewal up to 2029. Providers capable of offering comprehensive media monitoring solutions with ongoing support and robust user management features will find this a valuable prospect to leverage their expertise and grow their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OF1056 - Social Media monitoring tool

Notice Description

Ofqual communications team are seeking an established media monitoring tool covering traditional and social media. The successful platform should be able to meet the requirements specified in the specifications of requirements. Proposals from agencies offering to carry out social media or media monitoring on Ofqual's behalf as an outsourced service will not be considered. Social media listening Scheduling and publishing Analytics Media monitoring Media management Media analytics User role and permissions for both social and media monitoring Ongoing supplier support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Ofqual reserves the right to extend the contract (by providing written notice to the Supplier) for an additional 1 year with a maximum expiry date of 31st August 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041225-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFQUAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2FL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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