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title: "CST198 - Supply of a Social Media Management Solution"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# CST198 - Supply of a Social Media Management Solution

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78b94a2c-e277-4859-9e70-6e1b2dc913b0

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## Summary

The Derbyshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "CST198 - Supply of a Social Media Management Solution," classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). Located in England, United Kingdom, the tender process concluded with the awarding stage on 15th September 2025. The service delivery is scheduled from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. This procurement was completed following a quotation process and has been awarded to Hootsuite Inc. for a value of £40,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social media management and software solutions. While the award has been made to a large-scale supplier, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable and encouraged to engage in similar procurement processes in this sector. Businesses that offer innovative software solutions or enhanced social media management capabilities could benefit from similar tenders in the UK region. The contract indicates the council's focus on digital management solutions, offering a market for growth in service development and tailored software systems.

## Notice

Awarded following a quotation process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9622cac7-b9f7-4632-a130-1ec4e217026f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9622cac7-b9f7-4632-a130-1ec4e217026f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9622cac7-b9f7-4632-a130-1ec4e217026f
  15th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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