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title: "Social Media Management Platform"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Social Media Management Platform

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba10aeb5-40de-4824-8360-5a26b5523fae

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is seeking a Social Media Management Platform to enhance its social media engagement capabilities across various platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. This contract, valued at £34,853.90, is classified under software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The procurement process was conducted via a direct method, with the tender awarded on 17th March 2022, following a tender period that ended on the same day. The contract is set to commence on 30th March 2022 and will continue until 29th March 2024, with delivery expected in the East of England.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in software development and social media management services. Companies able to provide comprehensive social media tools and analytics are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this contract could not only pave the way for further collaborations with Essex County Council but also enhance a supplier's portfolio significantly in the digital services industry.

## Notice

Looking to procure a Social Media Management online software tool for the social media team and wider services across ECC to post, schedule, engage and analyse social media content across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4679901-78e7-4af5-a5f2-0ef0d3b89bcc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2022 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,853 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,853 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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

- 17 Mar 2022 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4679901-78e7-4af5-a5f2-0ef0d3b89bcc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4679901-78e7-4af5-a5f2-0ef0d3b89bcc
  17th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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