---
title: "Social media management system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2025-12-23"
---

# Social media management system

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec3e

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed the procurement process for a social media management system. This initiative, supported by an open procedure under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, is valued at £120,000, with a total gross amount of £150,000. The awarded contract pertains to data services within the United Kingdom (Region: UKD33), and it encompasses essential functions such as scheduling, publishing, and evaluating social media content and conducting social listening. The contract, which was awarded to Meltwater (UK) Ltd, commenced on 30th June 2025 and is set to continue until 29th June 2028, with potential extensions available until 29th June 2030. The contract award was finalised on 29th June 2025 and the final contract details were published on 23rd December 2025.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in internet or data services, particularly those capable of adding value through innovative social media management and analytics solutions. The tender invited participation from companies regardless of size, and those with an expertise in system capability, account management, and implementation were particularly well-suited to compete. Given the GMC's commitment to utilising modern tools to better understand its audience and enhance its social media outreach, businesses adept in these areas could find not only contract opportunities but potential ongoing partnerships with public authorities like the GMC.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to procure a system that will help us with: scheduling, creating and publishing content on social media platforms carrying out social listening to help us better understand the experiences and perceptions of our audiences

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions to be awarded based on strategic decisions and supplier perormance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085832-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELTWATER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 13:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085832-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 14:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009025-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085832-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009025-2025
  12th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=592419
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=592421
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=592422
  GMC Raising concerns policy
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=592425
  Annex A - Detailed requirements
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=592502
  Security Questionnaire

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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