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Supply of CRM Software and Configuration Services to Support Transformation of Student Acquisition

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2022 at 08:46

Tender

13 Oct 2021 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is soliciting tenders for the supply of CRM software and configuration services aimed at transforming the student acquisition process. This tender, titled "Supply of CRM Software and Configuration Services to Support Transformation of Student Acquisition," falls under the IT services category and is classified as a service procurement. The procurement method employed is selective, with a competitive dialogue process facilitating supplier engagement. Key dates include a submission deadline of 9 November 2021, with the tender having started on 13 October 2021. The procurement is taking place in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those with expertise in CRM solutions and configuration services. Companies capable of delivering innovative marketing and process automation tools will find the scope particularly relevant, as the solution aims to enhance various student-related activities such as stakeholder engagement and application processing. This project may appeal to both large and small enterprises, particularly SMEs that can offer tailored solutions and support for a major educational institution.

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Notice Title

Supply of CRM Software and Configuration Services to Support Transformation of Student Acquisition

Notice Description

UOB invites tenders for supply of CRM software and configuration services to support the transformation of the student acquisition process. The solution will replace technology used to support student attraction, application, and conversion activities across the entire education portfolio. At the heart of our ambition lies a desire to take full advantage of the latest marketing and process automation opportunities available within a modern CRM solution while also providing our staff and prospective students an efficient and effective user experience. Key areas of activity included within the scope include marketing, campaigns, events, stakeholder engagement, enquiry management, application processing and admissions. It is envisaged that the University will create an internal product team to work alongside the successful supplier to roll out and continually iterate upon an initial configuration of a solution that has the potential to become an institution wide CRM platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Competitive DialogueThe University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and associated configuration services to support the transformation of the student acquisition process and experience.The solution will replace several tools and technology used to support student attraction, application, and conversion activities across the entire education portfolio.At the heart of our ambition lies a desire to take full advantage of the latest marketing and process automation opportunities available within a modern CRM solution while also providing our staff and prospective students an efficient and effective user experience.Key areas of activity included within the scope of requirements include marketing, campaigns, events, stakeholder engagement, enquiry management, application processing and admissions.It is envisaged that the University will create an internal product team to work alongside the successful supplier to rollout and continually iterate upon an initial configuration of a solution that has the potential to become an institution wide CRM platform.We would therefore welcome the opportunity for potential suppliers to engage with us to refine these requirements through competitive dialogue.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eb6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018704-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Michelle Palfrey
Contact Email
m.duckett@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRIMSON

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