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title: "OF1056 - Social Media monitoring tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691d8"
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# OF1056 - Social Media monitoring tool

Buyer: OFQUAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691d8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Ofqual, involves an open competition for the provision of a social media monitoring tool. This tender, titled "OF1056 - Social Media monitoring tool," is a service contract under the marketing services category. It aims to secure a platform for monitoring traditional and social media, including functionalities like social media scheduling, publishing, and media analytics. Ofqual, the central government public authority based in Coventry, UK, seeks bids by the 2nd of June 2026, with the enquiry period closing on the 19th of May 2026. This procurement is below the threshold, utilising an open procurement method, and excludes proposals offering outsourced media monitoring services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers of established media monitoring tools to expand their client base by engaging with a central government authority. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with a focus on quality (85%) and price (15%) in its award criteria. Successful applicants will engage in a contract starting from the 1st of September 2026, lasting until the 31st of August 2028, with potential renewal up to 2029. Providers capable of offering comprehensive media monitoring solutions with ongoing support and robust user management features will find this a valuable prospect to leverage their expertise and grow their market presence.

## Notice

Ofqual communications team are seeking an established media monitoring tool covering traditional and social media. The successful platform should be able to meet the requirements specified in the specifications of requirements. Proposals from agencies offering to carry out social media or media monitoring on Ofqual's behalf as an outsourced service will not be considered. Social media listening Scheduling and publishing Analytics Media monitoring Media management Media analytics User role and permissions for both social and media monitoring Ongoing supplier support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Ofqual reserves the right to extend the contract (by providing written notice to the Supplier) for an additional 1 year with a maximum expiry date of 31st August 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041225-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFQUAL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 15:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041225-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041225-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://cimple.uk/detail/514305

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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