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title: "Social Media Management Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f04560f-c06b-4827-91e3-97c2227e70fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2024-12-04"
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# Social Media Management Tool

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f04560f-c06b-4827-91e3-97c2227e70fe

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## Summary

The contracting process for the procurement of a "Social Media Management Tool" by OFCOM, a London-based regulatory authority, has reached the award stage. The procurement falls under the services category within the software package and information systems industry. Key dates include the tender period end date of 20 November 2024, and the contract period running from 31 December 2024 to 30 December 2026. The contract, valued at £43,698 GBP, will be executed in various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was published on 4 December 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, especially those that can provide comprehensive social media management tools. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete due to the suitability requirements outlined by OFCOM. The awarded supplier is Hootsuite Inc., a significant player in the field, which underlines the competitive environment and the potential for reputable software firms to engage with high-profile regulatory bodies such as OFCOM. This tender offers a platform for software companies to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Social Media Management Tool

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9694b5e-57d5-4e00-bf49-1792045b6e8d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,698 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,698 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 4 Dec 2024 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9694b5e-57d5-4e00-bf49-1792045b6e8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9694b5e-57d5-4e00-bf49-1792045b6e8d
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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