Scope
Description
The University of Salford invites suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to submit quotations for the provision and renewal of a Social Media Management Platform. The intended contract will be for an initial term of one (1) year, with the potential for further
extension subject to performance and budget availability.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £48,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 August 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2026
- Possible extension to 1 September 2027
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Possible Contract Extension to 2027.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Hootsuite Media
LABS 90 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6XX
United Kingdom
Email: ar@hootsuite.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government