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Social Media Platform

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury Christ Church University has awarded a contract for a social media platform to measure the effectiveness of their social media outputs. This procurement process was conducted under the "direct" method, known for being below the threshold and without competition. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 30th January 2026. It is part of the 'goods' category within the software package and information systems industry. The contract will be executed in the United Kingdom, specifically serving the UKJ4 region, with a total gross value of £164,836 over a five-year period from January 2026 to January 2031.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in software delivery, particularly those that can supply effective social media management and analytical tools. While the opportunity in this particular instance has been secured by Hootsuite, whose large-scale capabilities were well-suited to the task, similar future opportunities can be ripe for mid-sized firms specializing in niche software solutions that enhance institutional social media strategies. Public sector entities like sub-central government departments may increasingly seek innovative digital solutions, thereby offering ample scope for growth to technology providers.

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Notice Title

Social Media Platform

Notice Description

Providing a platform to measure the effectiveness of our social media outputs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ade2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052964-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,363 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1QU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

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