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title: "Hootsuite Enterprise Social Media Management Platform (con_12361)"
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# Hootsuite Enterprise Social Media Management Platform (con_12361)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d20a561-48c3-4645-9559-5ffb54f8a6cd

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department for Education (DfE) awarding a contract for the "Hootsuite Enterprise Social Media Management Platform" to HootSuite Media Inc. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £36,250, was awarded on 27th September 2021 and spans a two-year period, concluding on 26th September 2023. The procurement method employed was selective, arising from a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period officially closing on 20th September 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in social media management and software development. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive digital solutions or that can demonstrate innovation in social media technology would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future. Engaging with the Department for Education may also offer strategic partnerships or additional procurement opportunities, considering their ongoing need for technology solutions.

## Notice

Contract between Hootsuite and DfE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428e43a7-896e-4d3d-b908-7858edfeb056 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2021 at 20:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428e43a7-896e-4d3d-b908-7858edfeb056

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428e43a7-896e-4d3d-b908-7858edfeb056
  6th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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