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title: "Invitation to quote for the provision of a social media management system"
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# Invitation to quote for the provision of a social media management system

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1ca8bc4-bdd8-4373-a1ec-16be4ba6ea0d

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council has initiated a tender for "Invitation to quote for the provision of a social media management system," aimed at enhancing its digital communication capabilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, particularly focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The tender period is currently active, with a submission deadline of 18th October 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 21st October 2021 and will run until 1st October 2024, with a total contract value of £38,906. The services will be delivered at various locations in England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering social media management tools, programming services, and marketing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, whereas voluntary community sector enterprises are not eligible. Successful bidders will not only gain a long-term contract but will also strengthen their portfolio and enhance their visibility within the public sector, potentially leading to further growth opportunities in related industries.

## Notice

The system will be used by services with social media profiles, as well as the Communications Team who manage the GCC corporate social media profiles, to schedule social media posts and monitor customer service messages. For further information please visit the opportunity using the below link via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2038a35d-160d-4137-a868-87f7e3c95e3c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2021 - 1 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,906 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2038a35d-160d-4137-a868-87f7e3c95e3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2038a35d-160d-4137-a868-87f7e3c95e3c
  1st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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