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title: "Social Media Platform - CAN"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2edd507-e87c-4b59-9b72-5c398af64ed4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-04-03"
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# Social Media Platform - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2edd507-e87c-4b59-9b72-5c398af64ed4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Media Platform - CAN" in the Software package and information systems industry category. This procurement, targeted at the South West region of the United Kingdom, commenced on 3rd March 2025, with the contract intended to run until 2nd March 2028. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically a selective process. The total contract value is £23,580, and important deadlines included the tender period ending on 28th February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in software and information systems to compete and expand their business through public sector contracts. The Ministry of Defence’s selection of Hootsuite Inc, a large supplier, highlights the potential for various business scales to meet government needs. SMEs with relevant software solutions and the capability to deliver in the specified region would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities for growth within public procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da220cb3-7e45-421a-a306-cd14c9cedc7b |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,580 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 3 Apr 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da220cb3-7e45-421a-a306-cd14c9cedc7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da220cb3-7e45-421a-a306-cd14c9cedc7b
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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