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title: "Social Media Management Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c39446e4-c661-4d4f-9f85-8c61437321c6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2018-01-05"
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# Social Media Management Tool

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c39446e4-c661-4d4f-9f85-8c61437321c6

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is currently seeking bids for a Social Media Management Tool, which aims to manage its expanding social media presence across multiple platforms. This procurement falls under the goods category, particularly within the software and information systems industry, and is being held in Bedford, England. The tender is open until 2nd February 2018, with a contract period set to commence on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £33,000, with a minimum value of £27,000, and the procurement method is classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering platforms for social media management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market reach while providing innovative technological solutions would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. As Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue aims to enhance user access and privileges for their social media accounts, businesses that can demonstrate robust security features and user-friendly interfaces will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (BFRA) have a social media presence consisting of 16 Facebook pages and 3 Twitter Feeds. This number may increase to 25 social media accounts. In order to effectively manage any risks associated with the misuse of Social Media BFRA requires a Social Media Management Tool that can provide each user of social media with their own unique log-in, which can have access and privileges set to meet the requirements of an individual's role.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd9b704-59ff-47fe-8747-1bf022520b62 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 7NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston South |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 64216000 - Electronic message and information services
- 64216100 - Electronic message services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2018 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd9b704-59ff-47fe-8747-1bf022520b62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd9b704-59ff-47fe-8747-1bf022520b62
  5th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22849&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34951
  User / Company

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