Award

Social Media Management Tool

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, located in Glasgow, awarded a contract for a Social Media Management Tool, aimed at supporting their economic affairs. The procurement, part of the "Economic affairs" industry category, was facilitated through an open procedure, and has now advanced to the award stage. The contract, valued at £151,019.99, was signed on 12th June 2025, and the award notice was published on 20th June 2025. The opportunity was part of a broader effort under the UK's overarching government procurement agreement, with Scottish Enterprise as the contracting authority.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital and social media management services. Larger enterprises like Hootsuite, who were awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete, but there are also potential entries from small and medium enterprises. For businesses adept in environmental compliance and social media integration, such contracts offer a pathway to collaborate with national agencies, elevate brand visibility, and expand market reach within the public sector. Participation in such tenders could potentially lead to long-term procurement engagements, with options for contract duration extensions offering further enhancement of business prospects.

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Notice Title

Social Media Management Tool

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to deliver a social media management tool to Scottish Enterprise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to deliver a social media management tool to Scottish Enterprise.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will start on 09 June 2025 for a period of 12 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for a further 2 periods of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794470
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533027
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,019 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Gordon Hutton
Contact Email
erin.salen@gov.scot, gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414686024

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOOTSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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