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title: "CBC-1866-LV-RM Social Media Management - AWARD"
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# CBC-1866-LV-RM Social Media Management - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c999572a-de4f-4ba3-942d-f944f24ccb51

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has recently completed the award process for contract CBC-1866-LV-RM, focusing on social media management services. They have selected Hootsuite Inc. to fulfil this contract, which falls under the services category, specifically in sales, marketing, business intelligence, public relations, and internet services sectors. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure, indicating a focused approach to vendor selection. The contract, valued at £36,000, is set to commence on 30th April 2026 and will conclude on 29th April 2029. Central Bedfordshire Council, located in Bedfordshire and managed by Rebecca Mills, orchestrated this procurement, serving various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global areas.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced sales and marketing software and services. While Hootsuite Inc. has been awarded the contract, the process highlights the demand for expertise in social media management within the public sector—particularly from organisations with comprehensive service solutions in public relations and internet services. Although it might present challenges for SMEs and VCSEs due to the restrictive selection process, firms capable of delivering cutting-edge solutions in marketing intelligence could find similar procurement opportunities promising for business expansion. Such contracts are suited for well-established companies capable of navigating selective procedures and delivering services on a global scale.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Hootsuite to carry out CBC-1866-LV-RM Social Media Management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e786ad0-63fe-40cc-b71b-2d1e1b131195 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOOTSUITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package
- 48481000 - Sales or marketing software package
- 72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 08:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e786ad0-63fe-40cc-b71b-2d1e1b131195
- 20 Mar 2026 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e786ad0-63fe-40cc-b71b-2d1e1b131195

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e786ad0-63fe-40cc-b71b-2d1e1b131195
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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