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title: "Social Media Management Tool"
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# Social Media Management Tool

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f3e70bb-d42f-4c51-b75f-b12eb72fa34b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for a Social Media Management Tool, valued at £36,250. This procurement falls under the category of information technology services and includes the management of posts across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. The contract, which commenced on 27 September 2021, is set to run until 26 September 2023. The procurement method used for this tender was 'Other - G Cloud', and it was completed as of 21 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in information technology services, digital marketing, and social media management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the focus on innovative solutions for social media engagement. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing tools that optimise digital content and scheduling are encouraged to explore further engagements in this sector.

## Notice

The Department for Education have recently awarded this contract for a Social Media Management Tool. The tool is required for scheduling and monitoring organic Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn posts to to increase efficiency, optimise local content, schedules and campaigns across markets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f58e20-1e61-43c7-8481-d640ab5e04a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - G Cloud |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,250 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOOTSUITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2021 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f58e20-1e61-43c7-8481-d640ab5e04a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f58e20-1e61-43c7-8481-d640ab5e04a3
  25th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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