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title: "Social Media Management System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64030ce2-c998-48df-a77b-07dd337bed96"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2022-02-17"
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# Social Media Management System

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64030ce2-c998-48df-a77b-07dd337bed96

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester sought to procure a Social Media Management System, with the contract awarded to Hootsuite Inc for a total value of £28,093.20 GBP. The procurement process followed a limited method, involving competitive quotations, and is categorised under software package and information systems. The contract period commenced on 31 December 2021, with a duration extending until 31 December 2023. The tender was last updated on 17 February 2022, and it was executed within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in digital and software services, particularly in social media management. With the growing demand for efficient media management, businesses offering innovative solutions in this area could significantly benefit from this contract. Such opportunities highlight the capability of smaller firms to compete in government procurement, fostering growth through participation in future contracts.

## Notice

Purchase of standard Media Management System in line with the established route for procurement of technology based systems which on this occasion was against Sprout Social UK Ltd and Hootsuite Inc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5645659a-81f5-4805-bdb9-13a84a6d54dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,093 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5645659a-81f5-4805-bdb9-13a84a6d54dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5645659a-81f5-4805-bdb9-13a84a6d54dd
  17th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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