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title: "DDaT21580 - Social Media Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb327d22-e7d6-457f-b8e3-cec561a1cfb0"
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# DDaT21580 - Social Media Tool

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb327d22-e7d6-457f-b8e3-cec561a1cfb0

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, acting as the buyer, has completed a procurement process for a Social Media Tool under the Department For Business, Innovation & Skills (BEIS). The tender, titled DDaT21580, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on August 7, 2022, and the contract period spans from August 8, 2022, to August 7, 2024. The award, valued at £82,433.48 GBP, was granted to Sprout Social Inc.

This tender opportunity to provide a Social Media Tool presents possibilities for business growth, especially for businesses well-suited to provide software solutions. The procurement process targeted goods suppliers, with a specific focus on SME suitability. Businesses capable of delivering innovative software packages in the information systems sector would find this tender an ideal opportunity to expand their market presence and collaborate with the Department For Business, Innovation & Skills (BEIS) through UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED.

## Notice

***Please note this is not a call for competition*** - The Department For Business, Innovation & Skills (BEIS) had a need for a Social Media Tool. The contract was awarded via a longlist shortlist evaluation process through the GCloud 12 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a62f6d6e-aeb1-4476-9bc2-a4b60655b783 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2022 - 7 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,433 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,433 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPROUT SOCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2022 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a62f6d6e-aeb1-4476-9bc2-a4b60655b783

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a62f6d6e-aeb1-4476-9bc2-a4b60655b783
  2nd September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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