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title: "Social Media Platfrom"
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buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DYFED POWYS"
published: "2020-10-06"
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# Social Media Platfrom

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DYFED POWYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c644ec9a-e5c7-4ecb-9c1d-0c056beff4d8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys, who is acquiring a Social Media Platform aimed at improving public engagement through effective social media management. This contract is divided into two Lots, covering Dyfed Powys Police and Gwent Police, and is classified under the CPV code for software package and information systems. The tender was published on 29 January 2020, with a tender period that closed on 28 February 2020, and the awarded contract commenced on 3 August 2020, lasting until 2 August 2021. The procurement method selected for this contract was an open procedure, which is suitable for businesses of all sizes, particularly SMEs, given the total estimated value of £200,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social media management solutions, particularly those that can provide comprehensive content control and monitoring systems. Companies with expertise in software development, particularly those focused on engagement tools for public sector entities, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on reducing reputational risks for police forces presents an attractive market for innovative firms capable of delivering tailored solutions in the dynamic field of social media engagement and management.

## Notice

The Contract shall be divided into two Lots by police force area as detailed below: * Lot 1 - Dyfed Powys Police * Lot 2 - Gwent Police Introduction Social Media is increasingly the primary tool used by members of the public to engage with the Police. With a wide array of options for engaging and increasing numbers of Force social media accounts in use, it is vital that the Force mitigates this significant reputational risk through the acquisition of an appropriate social media management platform, which affords content control and monitoring control over the Force's social media presence. Please note North Wales will not participate in this exercise as per the initial OJEU notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ced42a4-4a8e-4f02-b8cd-963d50b0ca29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 2 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,830 |
| 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 | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DYFED POWYS |
| Locality | CARMARTHENSHIRE |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 2PF |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Llangunnor |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIALSIGNIN LIMITED (TRADING AS ORLO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ced42a4-4a8e-4f02-b8cd-963d50b0ca29
- 29 Jan 2020 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2958c4f4-cb26-409e-b46e-aef59d9d9313

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ced42a4-4a8e-4f02-b8cd-963d50b0ca29
  6th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2958c4f4-cb26-409e-b46e-aef59d9d9313
  29th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb43406c-31a2-4580-bbec-c9b17e7a562e
  Specification
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
  Tender Documents
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:41351-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
  OJEU Notice

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