Award

Provision of the Customer Platform: CRM, Customer Account and Web Forms

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2019 at 14:10

Tender

25 Sep 2018 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton, in collaboration with the Royal Borough of Kingston, has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of the Customer Platform: CRM, Customer Account and Web Forms." This procurement falls under the information systems industry category and aims to establish a versatile customer platform that integrates a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system with web forms and back-office systems. The contract commenced on 15th January 2019, with an initial duration of two years, and includes an option for a one-year extension. Interested suppliers were required to submit their tender bids by 26th October 2018, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on digital transformation and software development, particularly those specialising in CRM solutions and platform integration. Firms of various sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to apply, as the councils are committed to fostering social value and community benefits through their supply chain. Businesses that can demonstrate innovation and flexibility in service delivery, particularly in areas such as online booking and payments, will find this project particularly relevant to their capabilities as they compete for the contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Customer Platform: CRM, Customer Account and Web Forms

Notice Description

Provision of the Customer Platform: CRM, Customer Account and Web Forms The London Borough of Sutton and the Royal Borough of Kingston (the Councils) are seeking tender bids from suitably qualified organisations for the provision of a 'customer platform' which will comprise of a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM); customer account ('my account'); a web forms solution; and integration of these components with our back office systems - together these elements are known as the 'customer platform'. The customer platform constitutes part of a wider digital platform and presents a unique opportunity which will lay the foundations of service transformation for both councils and partner organisations including Achieving for Children, Sutton Housing Partnership and several others. A single platform across both councils and partner organisations will be based on an open architecture and leading cloud technology which will provide the flexibility and innovation needed to meet evolving service needs through emerging digital solutions and technology. The platform will enable future integration and interaction around online booking, payments, live chat, social listening, artificial intelligence, data management, Single Sign On, and several other capabilities. The contract will initially be for a period of two years commencing on 15th January 2019 with the option to extend the contract for a further one year at the discretion of the Councils. The Councils are tendering this contract through the London Tenders e-tendering portal, our method of advertising and managing contract opportunities. Prospective Tenderers are advised to register their interest by going to https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf It shall be a requirement for organisations to work with the Councils in delivering and measuring Social Value throughout the lifetime of this agreement. Social Value is the added benefit to the community following a commissioning/procurement process over and above the direct purchasing of goods, services and outcomes. The proposed approach to Social Value is to develop these as the contract is implemented. The Councils currently contract with a diverse group of voluntary, statutory and private sector providers and encourages a range of organisations, regardless of size, to apply for this provision. We are committed to creating jobs and training opportunities through our supply chain. Minimum requirements are applicable to this provision and represented as a pass/fail. Please be aware that should an organisation fail any fundamental requirements, the Authority shall not continue marking your tender bid. The Councils shall not be bound to accept the lowest cost or any tender, and reserves the right to accept all or part of your tender. The award of contract shall be based on the most economically advantageous tender submitted. Deadline for receipt of tender bids is Friday, 26th October 2018 at 12 noon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c45c7cb3-9b7f-43cb-83f9-603da4b81030
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d034af43-072a-460b-a526-0b4f1c39cff2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£307,355 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2019 - 4 Mar 2021 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Contact Name
Rosemary Allan
Contact Email
rosemary.allan@sutton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2087705366

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRMSTEP

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