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title: "UK SBS DDaT19072 UKRI Social Media Management Platform"
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# UK SBS DDaT19072 UKRI Social Media Management Platform

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6478b9fc-8a8e-4835-9ae8-5e13f60bb60e

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, represented by UK Shared Business Services Limited, has successfully completed the procurement process for a Social Media Management Platform under the tender ID DDaT19072. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and was executed through a limited procurement method via a competitive quotation process. The contract, valued at £30,200, commenced on 11 September 2019 and will conclude on 10 September 2021. The procurement was officially awarded on 10 September 2019, with the final notice published on 4 November 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in software solutions. Companies with expertise in social media management and software development would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar future contracts. The competitive quotation method highlights a preference for agility and cost-effectiveness, making this an attractive market for innovative businesses seeking to grow in the tech and communications sector.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of Social Media management platform license for two years. The requirement was sourced via the competitive quotation process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8393e185-d7ef-4dc6-9214-924a7d29bcc6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2019 - 10 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,200 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8393e185-d7ef-4dc6-9214-924a7d29bcc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8393e185-d7ef-4dc6-9214-924a7d29bcc6
  4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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