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title: "715691454-01 - Social media Listening and Management Suite - CAN"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# 715691454-01 - Social media Listening and Management Suite - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95c273ae-a397-4f18-8bbb-070dbf337616

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Social media Listening and Management Suite," classified under the Application service providers category (CPV code 72416000). This procurement, conducted through a selective method via a framework agreement, covers services for the region of South East, England. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 10 April 2026 to 2 March 2028, amounting to £116,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1 April 2026, and the award notice published on 29 April 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in application service provision, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive social media management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find it challenging to compete due to suitability requirements. Meltwater, an established supplier with scale, won the contract, indicating a preference for experienced firms with a robust capacity to meet the Ministry's needs.

## Notice

Social media Listening and Management Suite

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a2c69b-9430-47a0-b0a2-c0ae8be46a83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a2c69b-9430-47a0-b0a2-c0ae8be46a83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a2c69b-9430-47a0-b0a2-c0ae8be46a83
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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