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Social Media Management Tool

THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2026 at 10:11

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL, based at 10 South Colonnade, London. The procurement pertains to the supply of a "Social Media Management Tool" under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement is at the completion stage, with the contract period set from 19th June 2026 to 19th May 2028, extendable until 19th May 2029. The procurement method used was direct, executed below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach. The contract was awarded to Meltwater (UK) Limited, located in London, suggesting a central government public authority initiative within the UK.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive social media management tools. Businesses similar to Meltwater (UK) Limited, with expertise in delivering software solutions for social media engagement and analytics, would find this tender particularly suitable. The contract includes provisions for system access, analytics, and support, establishing an ongoing client relationship which could be lucrative for companies engaged in the digital platform services sector. This procurement aligns with organisations aiming to enhance their portfolio with government contracts in the tech domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Media Management Tool

Notice Description

Supply of licenses to Vista Social Media Management Advanced and Meltwater platforms Meltwater (UK) Limited 30 Old Bailey London EC4M 7AU United Kingdom www.meltwater.com Includes access to the Social Media Management Platform as provided by Vista Social LLC. The package includes Authorized Users, social profiles, unlimited scheduling, Analytics, AI Assistant, monthly AI Assistant tokens, Link-in-Bio, DM contacts per month, unlimited Ideas, Shared Calendars, API access, SSO domain, and platform for social and messaging engagement. Access Employee Advocacy user seats limited to the duration of the subscription period of Customer's Vista Social Media Management Standard / Pro / Advanced package. Access for Authorized Users to the Meltwater platform. Searches, Sources, Dashboards, Alerts, Distribution Access to Meltwater Insights API - Foundation Export and analytics result for earned media are based on Searches in the Meltwater Platform. Mobile: Access to Meltwater app (available in iOS and Android) to view results from saved Searches, conduct ad hoc Searches and set up customized notifications. Support: Technical and Consultative support during normal local business hours, for the duration of the subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057463-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£27,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 19 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELTWATER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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