Tender

IT087 - CRM Solution for Marketing

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

15 Mar 2021 at 18:32

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University (BCU) is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a new customer relationship management (CRM) solution designed for marketing purposes. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically for sales, marketing, and business intelligence software development services. This tender is active and is proceeding through the selective procurement method, with the submission deadline set for 14 April 2021. The anticipated contract period spans 1800 days, and the system is expected to enhance BCU's communication capabilities with prospective students across various markets, including Home, International, undergraduate, and postgraduate applicants.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in CRM software development, particularly those with expertise in integrating sophisticated marketing functionalities. Given the volume of prospective students BCU engages, businesses that can demonstrate strong technical capabilities and innovative approaches in CRM solutions are well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract also includes options for renewal, making it a valuable long-term opportunity for qualified suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Title

IT087 - CRM Solution for Marketing

Notice Description

Birmingham City University (BCU) uses a customer relationship management (CRM) system to communicate with prospective students, regularly sending content and information to those for whom it has contact details. This tender process aims to secure a new and more sophisticated system, which will significantly extend our current capacity to communicate with, and nurture the interest of, prospective students of all kinds - early enquirers, registrants and attendees of open days, as well as applicants. The system would be applicable to Home, International, UG and PG (including PGR) markets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Birmingham City University uses a customer relationship management (CRM) system to communicate with prospective students, regularly sending content and information to those for whom it has contact details. Our current system is set to be discontinued in July 2022. This tender process aims to secure a new and more sophisticated system, which will significantly extend our current capacity to communicate with, and nurture the interest of, prospective students of all kinds - early enquirers, registrants and attendees of open days, as well as applicants. The system would be applicable to Home, International, UG and PG (including PGR) markets.

Renewal: Contract Term - 3+1+1 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029bdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005226-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jamie.cupper@bcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1213317677

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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