Tender

564 - Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

15 Jan 2021 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is currently conducting a tender for a project titled "564 - Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)", aimed at deploying a cloud-based CRM system using Microsoft Dynamics to manage interactions with key stakeholders. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically software-related services, with a planned contract period of 1080 days. The tender is at the active stage of the procurement process, with submissions due by 29 January 2021. Bidders must ensure compliance with the requirements outlined in the tender documents and submit their proposals electronically.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy, particularly those experienced in implementing Microsoft Dynamics solutions within the higher education sector. Suitable candidates should possess a strong track record in complex transformation projects, an understanding of the higher education ecosystem, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams. This project allows potential contractors to demonstrate their expertise while helping Aston University enhance its customer relationship management capabilities.

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Notice Title

564 - Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)

Notice Description

Aston University are seeking to appoint a 3rd party delivery partner to work with the University to design, develop and implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System using Microsoft Dynamics. The CRM project will entail the University deploying a single, enterprise-wide, cloud-based CRM system for managing interactions and relationships with key beneficiaries and stakeholders. Therefore, the University is seeking to appoint a 3rd party delivery partner to work with the University to design, develop and implement a CRM system using Microsoft Dynamics. The partner would work in partnership with the University's Project Management Office and Digital Services Team to lead the transformation, challenge business processes and implement the technology platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier must: * Be a recognised Microsoft Dynamics 365 Gold Partner. * Have demonstrable enterprise wide XRM system implementation experience. * Have demonstrable HE sector experience. * Have demonstrable experience of designing and architecting solutions without a proprietary 'IP layer'. This includes workflows which are tailored to the University's requirements and 'future proofed' (implementation may develop beyond the initial scope). * Have demonstrable experience of developing a single customer view/s within Dynamics bringing together data from a range of systems * Have demonstrable experience of co-working within a client delivery programme with internal client resources and other suppliers to facilitate collaborative decision making and development; upskilling internal resource. * Have demonstrable experience of managing complex transformation projects bringing together a range of stakeholders to a common goal and aligning inconsistent business processes.

Renewal: As determined by either the tender process or by the University,we reserve the right to extend the contract as deemed necessary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028ab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000862-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212333 - Contact management software development services

72212445 - Customer Relation Management software development services

72212781 - System management software development services

72212982 - Configuration management software development services

72212983 - Development software development services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mrs Shirley O'Reilly
Contact Email
s.a.oreilly@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044395

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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