---
title: "BLC-0189 - Social Media Management Platform Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cee1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD"
published: "2025-05-06"
---

# BLC-0189 - Social Media Management Platform Framework

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cee1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BLC-0189 - Social Media Management Platform Framework" was initiated by BlueLight Commercial Ltd, a UK-based organisation. This framework sought to award contracts for IT services, specifically social media management platforms, under an open procedure. The process, classified under the industry category "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support," involved multiple lots, but both were ultimately cancelled. The procurement process concluded with the signing of a contract on 16 April 2025, for a value of £16,000,000. The overall procedure was governed by the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024 and was covered by GPA regulations.

This tender creates business opportunities, especially for IT service providers offering consulting, software development, and Internet support solutions. Companies like SocialSignIn Ltd, trading as Orlo, who are well-versed in delivering social media-related services, would find this framework advantageous. With a focus on quality (65%) and competitive pricing (35%), businesses that can deliver high-quality platforms are well-suited to bid for such opportunities, promoting their growth within the public sector. SMEs are encouraged, as evidenced by the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in this tender process, thereby enabling them to expand their market reach and capabilities.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender has been issued by BlueLight Commercial who are seeking to award a multi-supplier Framework for the provision of Social Media Management Platforms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Social Media Management Platform only

Lot 1 - Social Media Management Platforms only

Lot 2 - Social Media Management and Live Chat Platforms

Lot 2 - Social Media Management and Live Chat Platforms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019197-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIALSIGNIN LTD TRADING AS ORLO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019197-2025
- 10 Jan 2025 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000775-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bluelight.police.uk
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders

## Provenance

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