---
title: "Social Media Management Tools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bbc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Social Media Management Tools

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066bbc

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority in Birmingham has concluded the procurement process for social media management tools, under the industry category of communication software packages. The tender, titled "Social Media Management Tools", was completed with the award stage dated 17th March 2026. The procurement method was limited, indicating below-threshold competition, and the contract involves the supply of communication software by RUNTIME COLLECTIVE LIMITED, trading as Brandwatch. The contract period starts on 23rd March 2026 and will run until 22nd March 2029, with a total contract value of £89,998.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities in the sphere of digital communication solutions, particularly for firms equipped to provide sophisticated software management solutions for social media platforms. Businesses specialising in communication technology and software development, especially those capable of fostering effective multi-platform management tools, are well-suited to engage with tenders in this category. The focus on limited competition presents an advantageous opportunity for adept companies with a specific expertise in social media solutions to potentially collaborate with prominent public authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

## Notice

WMCA requires a tool to manage multiple social media platforms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023828-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,998 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUNTIME COLLECTIVE LIMITED (T/A BRANDWATCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48510000 - Communication software package

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023828-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023828-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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