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Business to Business CRM Proof of Concept

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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15 May 2017 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Sheffield Hallam University seeking a "Business to Business CRM Proof of Concept" to enhance its management of external organisational relationships. This project falls within the IT services sector, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The contract was awarded to Crimson Consultants, with a value of £52,000, following a direct procurement method. The contract period commenced on 14th May 2017 and is set to conclude on 13th November 2017. The university's location is in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, and the tender was completed on 1st May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the IT services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in CRM systems and software development. Companies that excel in innovative technology solutions and have experience in delivering proof of concept projects would be particularly well-placed to participate in future tenders of this kind. The focus on user-friendly implementation and organisation-specific cultural considerations suggest that suppliers with a strong consultative approach will have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business to Business CRM Proof of Concept

Notice Description

There is an immediate need for a business to business CRM system and Proof of Concept which allows 5 areas to manage their relationships with external organisations. This is to enable Sheffield Hallam University to: - quickly and inexpensively implement basic CRM functionality that will provide real benefit. - Avoid unnecessary complications resulting from multiple and complex requirements - Allow early visualisation on the look and feel of the solution and to refine requirements - Ensure the software works in our environment - Allow the university to identify whether the solution is quick to implement - Confront any cultural and organisational behaviours that may exist The primary objective of this project is to roll out a POC that gives all relevant areas a shared space to manage their business contacts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-715f20c6-6ef6-403b-a359-85530403a442
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e73ad42-2fd3-484e-b3b5-6f1d22268ca5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2017 - 13 Nov 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 2PN
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRIMSON CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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