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Customer Relationship Management ("CRM") Re-Implementation - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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01 Jul 2024 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading has awarded a contract for a project titled "Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Re-Implementation". This procurement falls under the IT services category and has a value of £1,000,000. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure. The tender period ended on 5th March 2024, and the contract will be active from 22nd April 2024 until 21st April 2025.

This tender by the University of Reading presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. The project aims to re-implement a CRM solution using Microsoft Dynamics, offering business growth prospects for suppliers with expertise in industry-specific software packages and information systems. Businesses located in the United Kingdom, especially in the South East region, can benefit from participating in this contract.

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Notice Title

Customer Relationship Management ("CRM") Re-Implementation - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is seeking a supplier who will build and re-implement a new version of our current CRM solution using Microsoft Dynamics that meets the requirements of the Global Recruitment & Admissions ("GR&A") team he primary focus of this paper is on the current GR&A use of the MS Dynamics CRM system. The initiative is to simplify what is a complicated working environment which is not helped by the current configuration and associated business processes within the MS Dynamics system. The MS Dynamics CRM system in use by GR&A is the only system available for the recording, management and reporting of a significant volume of pre-application activity with prospective students. As a Tier 1 business-critical system, it supports all facets of university student recruitment and outreach. From application onwards, enquiries are still managed in the CRM system, however the application process and student record management is achieved with a different system, that is integrated into the CRM. It is the critical data repository and communication tool that enables the management of all pre-application activity; including handling enquiries, prospectus requests, event record management (both in person and digital), Clearing interest, and enabling proactive and continued engagement with potential students through scheduled and personalised marketing email communications, all designed to ensure Reading is seen as a desirable University destination and drive applications across all levels of study, from UK and overseas students. As a master record of all pre-application activity, the Microsoft Dynamics CRM system is also a critical tool in measuring the impact of our recruitment efforts, most notably through the integration with our system containing application data to show return on investment through the resulting recruitment pipeline. Over a 15-month cycle, team members from GR&A manage engagement with 45,000-50,000 leads (prospective students) within the CRM system, across Undergraduate, Postgraduate (Teaching and Research), International Foundation and Pre-sessional programmes. In addition, the CRM system is also critical for supporting longer term engagement with students looking for entry in future years, recording initiatives committed to as part of our Access and Participation plan and communicating with parents and other stakeholders in the University application journey, such as teachers and international agents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba1aea09-94b3-461b-9018-0c5977fdec86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15df8cfa-ae1c-4f3c-be9d-953232e309dd
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UOR
Postcode
RG6 6UR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TTEC CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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