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title: "Social Media Tools"
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# Social Media Tools

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4340cd7-698b-4871-8899-6460d0a44e9c

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for a social media management platform to Hootsuite Inc. The procurement falls under the "Communication software package" industry category, with the primary delivery location being the South East region of the United Kingdom. This direct procurement was a single tender action below the threshold, and the award notice was published on 31 July 2024. The contract period is set to commence on 25 July 2024 and will run until 24 July 2027, covering social media content scheduling and publishing for the University's Comms and Media teams.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in communication software and social media tools, especially those that cater to large organisations like universities. SMEs would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given that the procurement process indicates a willingness to engage with smaller enterprises. The contract offers a substantial value of £49,401.60, making it a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector.

## Notice

Social media management platform, for the University's Comms and Media teams to schedule and publish social media content for University networks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf1f984-32d4-44c0-9718-9d473fb4c058 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2024 - 24 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,401 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,401 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48510000 - Communication software package

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf1f984-32d4-44c0-9718-9d473fb4c058

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf1f984-32d4-44c0-9718-9d473fb4c058
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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