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title: "Social Media Tool"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Social Media Tool

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f881961b-ee5b-4ac9-9480-9c5c4a1a7464

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Open University, based in Milton Keynes, England, involved the acquisition of a "Social Media Tool" under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender aims to provide a Hootsuite Enterprise Social Media Relationship Platform as part of the G-Cloud 14 initiative. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, and the contract was awarded to Hootsuite, Inc., with a contract period starting on 25th February 2026 and ending on 24th February 2029. The award process was completed by 9th March 2026, with a total contract value of £126,360.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers of cloud software services and social media management platforms. Large enterprises skilled in delivering robust software packages and information systems will find this call-off via a framework agreement advantageous. Businesses positioned in the software industry that can deliver high-quality services tailored to large educational organisations such as the Open University are suitable candidates for similar procurement opportunities that may arise in the future.

## Notice

Hootsuite Enterprise Social Media Relationship Platform - Lot 2 Cloud Software on G-Cloud 14.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb15d99-53b8-49d8-a343-188417928c57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,360 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 9 Mar 2026 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb15d99-53b8-49d8-a343-188417928c57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb15d99-53b8-49d8-a343-188417928c57
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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