---
title: "A Cloud-Hosted Social Media & Community Engagement Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04840f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04840f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2025-03-27"
---

# A Cloud-Hosted Social Media & Community Engagement Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04840f

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen issued a tender for a "Cloud-Hosted Social Media & Community Engagement Management System," classified under miscellaneous software packages and computer systems. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 27th March 2025, with the contract valued at £148,104 awarded to Brandwatch. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, and submissions were evaluated based on quality (70%) and price (30%). The system is intended to be used at the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, representing a significant opportunity in the education sector.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud-hosted software solutions, particularly those with expertise in social media and community engagement platforms. Businesses in the IT and software development sectors, especially those experienced with academic institutions, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, as the contract includes options for extension, it offers a long-term engagement opportunity for the successful bidder, enabling sustained business growth through continued collaboration with the University of Aberdeen.

## Notice

This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract for a CLOUD-HOSTED SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract for a CLOUD-HOSTED SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT

Renewal: Potential for 2 further 1 year mutually agreed annual extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011628-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Provision for 2 x 1 year extension periods, the contract may be retendered a minimum of 3 months prior to the expiry of the initial or any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,104 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011628-2025
- 24 Jul 2024 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022995-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773175
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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