# Social Media Services for Destination & Culture

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by BCP Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: BCP Council
- Supplier: Sam Merrick T/A Soul Motion
- Award value: £105,000
- Tender value: £105,000
- Award date: 23 February 2022
- Published: 23 February 2022
- Contract start: 1 March 2022
- Contract end: 31 January 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 443f5cb5-5286-4433-9a63-b120aa5ea5b6-512846
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-579f61d2-6e4e-4ab7-b350-1fb32bfc401d

## Description

The development and implementation of a directorate wide social media strategy, including content production\. The remit includes managing the destination social ecosystem - which is currently 53 channels and platforms supporting core brands and events including, Bournemouth Air Festival, Festival Coast Live, Bay Run, Christmas Tree Wonderland, as well as events across Poole and Christchurch\. It also includes Seafront commercial businesses - Beach Lodges, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, Beach Huts, Leave only footprints and seafront ranger/catering staff recruitment\. Additional information: This contract was awarded as a Direct Award\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443f5cb5-5286-4433-9a63-b120aa5ea5b6-512846)