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title: "Social Media Management Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-186faca1-5677-4eee-b418-4162ebd2d5b1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2018-04-10"
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# Social Media Management Tool

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-186faca1-5677-4eee-b418-4162ebd2d5b1

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has successfully completed a public procurement process for a Social Media Management Tool, with the contract awarded to Visav Limited. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, and it took place in Bedford, England. The tender was initiated on 1st April 2018, with a total contract value of £33,000, which includes a minimum bid value of £27,000. The contract period is set from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 2nd February 2018.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses involved in software development and information system services, specifically those proficient in social media management solutions. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. By aligning with procurement methods that favour goods provision and demonstrating innovative capabilities in social media tools, businesses can tap into a growing market within public service organisations.

## Notice

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (BFRA) have awarded a contract for a Social Media Management Tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40988777-837c-46a4-88c6-cc3525968329 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,997 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 7NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston South |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISAV LIMTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 64216000 - Electronic message and information services
- 64216100 - Electronic message services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2018 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40988777-837c-46a4-88c6-cc3525968329

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40988777-837c-46a4-88c6-cc3525968329
  10th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22849&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34951
  User / Company

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