Tender

Customer Relationship Management Services - XC Trains Limited (XC)

XC TRAINS LIMITED

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Tender

08 Feb 2024 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

XC Trains Limited is inviting tenders for Customer Relationship Management Services. This tender involves the provision of a CRM system for current and future customers of XC's CrossCountry services. The procurement stage is active, and interested parties must register their interest by 12 noon on 11th March 2024. The contract period is set to start on 15th October 2024 and end on 15th October 2027, with an option to extend. The procurement method is a selective procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender by XC Trains Limited presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in CRM systems to compete for a 3-year contract. The successful supplier will support XC's digital and CRM strategy aimed at delivering personalised customer experiences. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those with expertise in customer relations, marketing, and software systems. The delivery address for this contract is in the UK, and the submission method is written, in English. The contract includes renewal options, providing stability and potential for long-term partnerships in the rail services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Customer Relationship Management Services - XC Trains Limited (XC)

Notice Description

XC Trains Limited (CX) will be conducting a tender for the provision of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for current and future customers of XC's CrossCountry services. XC defines Customer Relationship Management (CRM) as follows: * A Customer Relations module that facilitates efficient case and account management, streamlined interactions, and maximises operational efficiencies to ensure seamless customer engagement and support. * A Marketing module that facilitates e-mail campaign management, advanced customer segmentation, the ability to send both relevant travel information and promotional material to specific customers that is personal to them. * Both modules must interact with each other and, through a single database as well as integrating other data sources, provide a Single Customer view (SCV) of all interactions any customer has with XC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a tender for the provision of a Customer Relationship Management system for current and future customers of XC's CrossCountry services. XC defines Customer Relationship Management (CRM) as follows: * A Customer Relations module that facilitates efficient case and account management, streamlined interactions, and maximises operational efficiencies to ensure seamless customer engagement and support. * A Marketing module that facilitates e-mail campaign management, advanced customer segmentation, the ability to send both relevant travel information and promotional material to specific customers that is personal to them. * Both modules must interact with each other and, through a single database as well as integrating other data sources, provide a Single Customer View (SCV) of all interactions any customer has with XC. This tender supports XC's digital and CRM strategy, which focuses on delivering the best digital and journey experience with CrossCountry, in a cost-effective manner. For XC to be a good and efficient operator, that customers trust to meet their needs, it requires an experienced supplier to deliver a CRM system that facilitates a tailored and individual approach to CRM, through a complete understanding of each interaction that a customer has with XC. XC aims to deliver personalised and highly targeted campaigns that are relevant to each individual customer, ensuring value in all communications, for both XC and the customer. The CrossCountry network is the most extensive rail franchise in Britain, calling at more than 100 stations. CrossCountry serves 7 of the 10 largest UK cities with 7 routes radiating from a central hub in Birmingham. XC will be seeking prices for an initial 3-year contract, with an end date of October 2027 (subject to 6-month termination for convenience rights), and an option to extend. Please register your interest by 12noon on 11th March 2024 at CRMStender.admin@crosscountrytrains.co.uk

Renewal: Details of this will be shared in the main tender document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04387a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004281-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
XC TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
adrian jones
Contact Email
crmstender.admin@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Further Information

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