---
title: "Extension Social Media Management Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e68"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Extension Social Media Management Tool

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e68

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## Summary

The University of Salford, a sub-central government public authority, awarded a contract extension for a Social Media Management Tool to Hootsuite Inc on 12 May 2026. The contract, valued at £41,200, will run from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027. The procurement process was conducted as an open competition under the 'Below threshold - open competition' method. This procurement process was initiated through a tender and has now reached the award stage. The procurement falls under the services category, with delivery within the UKD3 region in the United Kingdom.

The extension of the Social Media Management Tool contract presents a significant opportunity for large enterprises specialising in software and higher education services. Suppliers operating within the UKD3 region who can offer strong technical capability, excellent user support, and competitive pricing will find such tenders beneficial for expanding their market presence. This procurement also reflects the continuing demand from educational institutions for advanced digital tools, thus accentuating growth prospects in the IT and software industry. Businesses capable of meeting or exceeding established compliance and technical benchmarks are poised to leverage these opportunities for growth and enhanced partnerships in the public sector.

## Notice

Contract extension - 12 months. Social Media Management Tool, original notice September 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The intended contract will be for an initial term of one (1) year, with the potential for further extension subject to performance and budget availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047989-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | £89,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HOOTSUITE; HOOTSUITE MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047989-2026
- 6 Aug 2025 at 10:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046432-2025
- 14 Jul 2025 at 11:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039575-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047989-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046432-2025
  6th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039575-2025
  14th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3015

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hootsuite.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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