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2526-04-DTS-YH Raisers Edge Nxt Learn and Nxt Pro 2025

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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14 Nov 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has completed a procurement process for the procurement of alumni engagement, fundraising, and donor management services from Blackbaud Europe Ltd through the Raiser's Edge NXT platform. This procurement, classified under the educational software package industry category, was initiated under the APUC Call-Off Contract ITS1054-AP. The procurement, valued at £249,747.47, was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, effective from 30th November 2025, is set to run until 29th November 2030 in Sheffield, England. The award stage was formalised on 15th August 2025, with pertinent documentation published on 14th November 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and donor management services, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale strategic advancement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations (VCSEs) are notably considered suitable for this opportunity. Organisations with expertise in delivering comprehensive, integrated software solutions for educational institutions and a keen interest in collaborations through framework agreements could find substantial growth potential in engaging with similar tenders.

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Notice Title

2526-04-DTS-YH Raisers Edge Nxt Learn and Nxt Pro 2025

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has procured a comprehensive suite of alumni engagement, fundraising, and donor management services from Blackbaud Europe Ltd. These were procured under the APUC Call-Off Contract ITS1054-AP. These services are delivered via the Raiser's Edge NXT platform and associated modules, designed to support strategic advancement, donor cultivation, and alumni relations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5889b666-1057-4c78-90a8-168357f00862
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf0beee-b999-46cc-94c8-c1d348415bc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,747 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,747 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBAUD EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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