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title: "Transparency Award Contract Notice Only for the Provision of User Licences for DDC Social Media Publishing Tool"
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# Transparency Award Contract Notice Only for the Provision of User Licences for DDC Social Media Publishing Tool

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d668a70-a9e1-4927-890f-00fbf5a3fad7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Transparency Award Contract Notice Only for the Provision of User Licences for DDC Social Media Publishing Tool." This tender falls under the software-related services category, with a total contract value of £15,800. The procurement was conducted through the G Cloud 8 Call Off Framework, and the contract period runs from 30th June 2017 to 3rd March 2018. The tender was closed on 23rd June 2017 and the award notice was published on 12th July 2017, making it a recent opportunity for suppliers.

This contract offers significant business opportunities for companies that specialise in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in social media publishing tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may provide innovative solutions and competitive pricing. The successful supplier, Hootsuite, exemplifies the type of large-scale firms that provide such licencing services, and similar businesses could benefit by engaging in future contracts within this framework.

## Notice

Provision of User Licences for DDC Social Media Publishing Tool. Additional information: Contract awarded through G Cloud 8 Call Off Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35af974c-a1e5-40aa-b366-bf4c52be5730 |
| 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 | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2017 - 3 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,800 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2017 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35af974c-a1e5-40aa-b366-bf4c52be5730

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35af974c-a1e5-40aa-b366-bf4c52be5730
  12th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f2895f26-e296-4bf8-8aa0-c7af64f7a954
  G Cloud 8 Call Off Form

## Provenance

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