---
title: "Social Media Management Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066eb8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066eb8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Social Media Management Platform

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066eb8

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for a Social Media Management Platform, aimed at enhancing the management of their corporate social media channels and providing wider services such as content scheduling, engagement, and analytics. This procurement falls under the 'services' industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Chelmsford area within the UKH3 region. Using a limited competition method due to the below-threshold nature of the tender, this contract was announced on 19 March 2026 and has been awarded to SocialSignIn Ltd, trading as Orlo, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. The contract is active as of 26 March 2026, with the potential for a one-year extension, concluding on 25 March 2028.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in communication and multimedia software packages and IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. SMEs with expertise in social media platforms and engagement analytics are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the successful involvement of SocialSignIn Ltd, an SME. The awarded contract, valued at £49,600 with an optional renewal, allows for the addition of further subscriptions, thereby offering growth potential for businesses that can adapt to evolving client needs. As Essex County Council continues to innovate their service delivery, businesses in these sectors are encouraged to be attentive to future tenders that may align with their strategic growth objectives.

## Notice

Social Media management platform for ECC corporate social media channels and wider services for content scheduling, engagement and analytics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025093-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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

- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025093-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025093-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://orlo.tech/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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