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Contract for a Dynamic 365 CRM System

HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Higher Education Funding Council for England has awarded a contract titled "Contract for a Dynamic 365 CRM System" for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with a contract value of £500,000. The procurement process was initiated as a selective tendering method, called off from a framework agreement, and the contract period commenced on 4th December 2017, lasting until 4th December 2019. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender period concluded on 1st December 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in CRM system implementation, software development, and IT services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in integrating business support systems and those experienced in the Microsoft Dynamics platform would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Given the framework agreement context, businesses that establish partnerships with framework providers could also benefit from streamlined access to future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Contract for a Dynamic 365 CRM System

Notice Description

Contract to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM as a core business support system which will fully integrate with other systems. Additional information: Contract awarded to Touchstone CRM Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf7c029d-ffd6-4cf4-852b-5e351a356041
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2017 - 4 Dec 2019 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
HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE GIFFORD
Postcode
B S34
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOUCHSTONE CRM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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