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title: "GB-London: Social Media for Councillors - Guidance"
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# GB-London: Social Media for Councillors - Guidance

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5559d4c-6900-4bcf-af58-470829bf91aa

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## Summary

The Local Government Association is conducting an open tender for the project titled "Social Media for Councillors - Guidance". This initiative, located in London, addresses the need for updated guidance to local authority councillors on the effective use of social media. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 25 January 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £25,000, with a minimum value set at £10,000. The contract is expected to commence on 7 February 2022 and will run until 31 March 2022. This opportunity falls under the category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in the public sector, especially those specialising in digital communication, social media consultancy, and educational content development. Businesses with expertise in creating accessible and multi-format guidance resources for diverse learning styles will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on handling online intimidation and misinformation also highlights the importance of candidates equipped with modern insights into social media challenges facing public officials.

## Notice

Guidance for local authority councillors to support them in their use of social media, updating and building on (and ultimately replacing) our existing guidance. To include overarching advice on the use of social media, guidance on privacy settings and tools for key platforms, support around handling online intimidation and how to spot and tackle misinformation. The guide will be in a written format alongside multimedia and/or interactive elements to enhance the content and ensure different learning styles are accounted for. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac8623d1-85c8-4885-8f64-bcbb4382609b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2022 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac8623d1-85c8-4885-8f64-bcbb4382609b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac8623d1-85c8-4885-8f64-bcbb4382609b
  11th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Social-Media-for-Councillors---Guidance/H3C8523JT4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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