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title: "ESFA Social Media Review (con_12590)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8112e06a-cde3-43bd-843e-5447c5197493"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# ESFA Social Media Review (con_12590)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8112e06a-cde3-43bd-843e-5447c5197493

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## Summary

The Department for Education initiated the procurement process for the "ESFA Social Media Review" contract (con_12590) to assess the effectiveness of its social media channels and make improvement recommendations. The contract, valued at £24,639, falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting and support. The tender process was carried out as a selective procurement method, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 6 December 2021, while the contract commenced on 13 December 2021 and is set to end on 31 March 2022. The review is based in England.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in social media consultancy, digital marketing, and IT services. Companies well-versed in evaluating and enhancing social media strategies would be particularly suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate growth by enabling firms to showcase their expertise in improving public sector communication and outreach efforts.

## Notice

The contract for the ESFA Social Media Review. To review the effectiveness of all ESFA social media channels, along with DfE and ESFA joint owned campaign social media channels, to ensure they are fit for purpose, and make any recommendations to improve the channels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e064655d-0202-4451-b320-f9ec30019466 |
| 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 | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,639 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,639 |
| 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 | FAT 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

- 29 Dec 2021 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e064655d-0202-4451-b320-f9ec30019466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e064655d-0202-4451-b320-f9ec30019466
  29th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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