---
title: "Social Media Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ade2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# Social Media Platform

Buyer: CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ade2

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## Summary

Canterbury Christ Church University has awarded a contract for a social media platform to measure the effectiveness of their social media outputs. This procurement process was conducted under the "direct" method, known for being below the threshold and without competition. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 30th January 2026. It is part of the 'goods' category within the software package and information systems industry. The contract will be executed in the United Kingdom, specifically serving the UKJ4 region, with a total gross value of £164,836 over a five-year period from January 2026 to January 2031.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in software delivery, particularly those that can supply effective social media management and analytical tools. While the opportunity in this particular instance has been secured by Hootsuite, whose large-scale capabilities were well-suited to the task, similar future opportunities can be ripe for mid-sized firms specializing in niche software solutions that enhance institutional social media strategies. Public sector entities like sub-central government departments may increasingly seek innovative digital solutions, thereby offering ample scope for growth to technology providers.

## Notice

Providing a platform to measure the effectiveness of our social media outputs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052964-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £137,363 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 1QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Barton |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOOTSUITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052964-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052964-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17248

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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