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title: "ITEP0974 - Social Media Publishing Tool"
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# ITEP0974 - Social Media Publishing Tool

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-733cff09-0ac1-4eb2-b07b-53001ba20e5e

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by National Highways, operating out of Guildford, England, involves the acquisition of a social media publishing tool under the title "ITEP0974 - Social Media Publishing Tool." This project falls within the services industry category, specifically IT software packages (CPV code: 48517000). The procurement process was conducted via direct procurement, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and has reached the award stage, with a contract period set from 25th September 2025 to 24th September 2028. The initial tender period concluded on 1st September 2025, with the award to Hootsuite Media Inc. being published on 21st October 2025. The project is valued at £302,133.75.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software and digital tools, specifically those experienced in delivering large-scale social media solutions. Although it was awarded to Hootsuite Media Inc., a large-scale supplier, the process demonstrates the potential for similar businesses to engage in future tenders with organisations like National Highways. Companies with robust digital service offerings and experience in comprehensive social media management and publishing would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Social Media Publishing Tool

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d44fce-f609-4906-8207-d765204c320e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £302,133 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £302,133 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d44fce-f609-4906-8207-d765204c320e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d44fce-f609-4906-8207-d765204c320e
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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