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RHUL-25045 Deliver and Ongoing Licensing of a University Fundraising SaaS Solution

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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28 May 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "RHUL-25045 Deliver and Ongoing Licensing of a University Fundraising SaaS Solution" has been awarded to Blackbaud Europe Limited. The procurement process was led by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, a constituent college of the University of London, located in Egham, South East England. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award date being 28th February 2025. The contract period is from 3rd May 2025 to 27th February 2028. The procurement was conducted through the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework for cloud-based software.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in software as a service (SaaS) solutions, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based software migration and consultancy services. Larger enterprises that can provide robust software solutions and have the capacity to engage in long-term contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The opportunity to collaborate with a prestigious institution like Royal Holloway highlights the potential for enhanced business visibility and credibility in the higher education sector. This contract underscores the value of established procurement frameworks in facilitating business growth through strategic public partnerships.

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Notice Title

RHUL-25045 Deliver and Ongoing Licensing of a University Fundraising SaaS Solution

Notice Description

Awarded to Blackbaud Europe Limited for a Cloud Based Software migration and consultancy services via Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework for cloud-based software (Lot 2)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34c111f9-c368-4860-8c88-c98ec5eb36a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3bd3338-46b8-4b2a-9a95-d4e421ca1fc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,523 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,523 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2025 - 27 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBAUD EUROPE

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