---
title: "Social Media Management Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0611d8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-29"
---

# Social Media Management Platform

Buyer: THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0611d8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Social Media Management Platform" was conducted by Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the UK. The tender, classified under the services industry category and specifically linked to IT services such as consulting and software development, has been completed with an award date of 29 January 2026. Located in Middlesbrough, the buyer executed the procurement using a direct method, opting for a below threshold process without competition. The contract with Orlo Social Media Management Platform began on 4 November 2025 and is set to conclude on 3 November 2027, with a total contract value of £32,340.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for businesses providing IT services, particularly those focusing on social media management and community engagement solutions. Companies specialising in software development and online support for the public sector, including local councils and housing associations, may find similar tenders beneficial for growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like Orlo, which can deliver AI-powered tools for engagement and performance tracking, are well-positioned to leverage such contracting opportunities to expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Orlo is a UK-based social media management and community engagement platform tailored for the public sector, including local councils, police forces, and housing associations. It enables users to schedule posts, manage all social media interactions in a unified inbox, utilize AI-powered tools for engagement, and track performance analytics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007967-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORLO SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT PLATFORM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 11:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007967-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007967-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thirteengroup.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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