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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Work & Pensions involved a direct licensing purchase of "Hootsuite CVID 702946" software package, classified under goods related to software and information systems. Located in London, this central government public authority utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The tender, which is now in the Award stage, was completed without competition, with the contract being awarded to Hootsuite on 29th June 2026. It commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to end on 10th December 2026. The procurement was valued at £43,497.60 gross in GBP, and the contract status is currently active.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large businesses dealing in software and information systems to engage with prominent public sector clients such as the Department for Work & Pensions. Although this particular procurement did not involve a competition, businesses specialising in software licensing could find comparable contracts through similar informal pathways or direct procurement notices in the future. Establishing connections with central government agencies and keeping abreast of direct purchase opportunities can facilitate growth and expand market presence for suitable suppliers in the technology sector.

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Notice Title

Hootsuite CVID 702946

Notice Description

Hootsuite CVID 702946 licensing purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067623-2026
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
£36,248 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
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
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

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