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Social Media Management Platform.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 12 Oct 2026, 13:03.

Opportunity overview

TITLE Social Media Management Platform Ref SMBC 26061 The Communications team began using a social media management tool in 2024 as part of broader changes to the way the team works. A social media management tool enables the council to: • Understand what audiences and topics involving the council are trending on social media platforms • Listen proactively to understand reputational issues and risks, and then go on to strategically plan content and campaigns to ensure the council’s communications function supports the delivery of the council’s strategic objectives and helps boost reputation to aid with recruitment of staff and improved customer experience • Utilise marketing reports and analytics functions that are not available on native platforms to understand engagement across all channels • Measure the impact of campaigns and test messaging to understand what resonates with citizens across each channel • Regularly analyse data to make informed strategic decisions and identify opportunities to drive revenue for the council In the long term, as a part of the council's customer journey planning, a social media management tool will allow for social media data to sit alongside other customer service channels to join up data and provide a holistic view of customer feedback and satisfaction levels. This will support the council’s corporate priorities linked to the Customer Journey programme. Can you also register on FTS which is a government website we use for all procurements over the value of £30,000. this give you the opportunity to see opportunities throughout the country also this will in turn help us to award on the website as per Procurement Act 2023. supplier link- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to "Opt In". For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 13th October 2026 at 15:00hrs

Classification

  • CPV30233000 — Media storage and reader devices
  • CPV32412100 — Telecommunications network
  • CPV32417000 — Multimedia networks

Lots

  • Lot 1AED 50k · Source currency differs from tender

Documents and notices

  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • The Communications team began using a social media management tool in 2024 as part of broader changes to the way the team works. A social media management tool enables the council to: • Understand what audiences and topics involving the council are trending on social media platforms • Listen proactively to understand reputational issues and risks, and then go on to strategically plan content and campaigns to ensure the council’s communications function supports the delivery of the council’s strategic objectives and helps boost reputation to aid with recruitment of staff and improved customer experience • Utilise marketing reports and analytics functions that are not available on native platforms to understand engagement across all channels • Measure the impact of campaigns and test messaging to understand what resonates with citizens across each channel • Regularly analyse data to make informed strategic decisions and identify opportunities to drive revenue for the councilOpen source ↗

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SMBC 26061
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
No

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
14 Oct 2026, 15:00

Enquiry period

Ends
8 Oct 2026, 17:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
60,000
Amount
50,000
Currency
AED

Contract period

Starts
8 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
7 Nov 2030, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
60% Price 40% quality

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
30233000
Description
Media storage and reader devices
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
32412100
Description
Telecommunications network
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
32417000
Description
Multimedia networks

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
The Communications team began using a social media management tool in 2024 as part of broader changes to the way the team works. A social media management tool enables the council to: • Understand what audiences and topics involving the council are trending on social media platforms • Listen proactively to understand reputational issues and risks, and then go on to strategically plan content and campaigns to ensure the council’s communications function supports the delivery of the council’s strategic objectives and helps boost reputation to aid with recruitment of staff and improved customer experience • Utilise marketing reports and analytics functions that are not available on native platforms to understand engagement across all channels • Measure the impact of campaigns and test messaging to understand what resonates with citizens across each channel • Regularly analyse data to make informed strategic decisions and identify opportunities to drive revenue for the council
Entry 2
Id
096007-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
12 Oct 2026, 11:45
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PJHD-8764-YRJJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PJHD-8764-YRJJ

Address

Street Address
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Locality
Oldbury
Postal Code
B69 3DE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG37

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Oldbury · UKG37 · B69 3DE · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 093069-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 096007-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a social media management platform to support social listening, reputation-risk monitoring, campaign planning, cross-channel analytics, engagement measurement, message testing and longer-term customer-feedback insight.

Who this may suit

Relevant to suppliers of SaaS social media management, social listening, analytics and campaign reporting platforms. Suppliers should be able to use the Sandwell MBC In-tend portal and submit their response there.

Key points identified

  • Platform capabilitiesA social media management tool supporting social listening, trend monitoring, analytics, campaign measurement and message testing.Evidence: The description lists understanding trends, proactive listening, marketing reports and analytics, measuring campaign impact, and testing messaging.
  • Response portalResponses must be completed via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal; suppliers must opt in to submit a quotation.Evidence: "All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal" and "To submit a quotation you will be required to \"Opt In\"."
  • Supplier registrationRegistration on the In-tend portal is indicated to access documents and express interest.Evidence: The notice says suppliers can register, express interest and access quotation or related documents through the portal.
90% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
096007-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077f1f
First published
2 Oct 2026
Last checked
12 Oct 2026, 13:03
Notice versions reviewed
2

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

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Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
12 Oct 2026
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