Tender

Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution Delivery Partner

STONEWATER LIMITED

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Tender

13 Jan 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

Stonewater Limited has initiated a procurement process to find a delivery partner for implementing a Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution. This tender falls under the software programming and consultancy services industry category and covers services across the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 12th February 2025 and the bid opening on 13th February 2025. This opportunity is designed with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in mind, based on the open procedure, which invites all interested suppliers to participate in this competitive process that will transform Stonewater's customer service and operational agility.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in CRM solutions, particularly those with experience in Salesforce implementations. It offers a substantial contract valued at up to £1,200,000 over a two-year period. SMEs will find this process well-suited to showcase their innovation and efficiency, especially those who can contribute to enhancing customer service, removing legacy system constraints, and supporting organisational agility. The competitive nature and transparent criteria, including the importance of written technical responses and pricing, ensure that a wide range of qualified suppliers can vie for this transformative project.

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Notice Title

Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Stonewater is pleased to invite interested and qualified suppliers to participate in a competitive process to deliver Salesforce's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, hereafter referred to as 'The Tender'. The implementation of the chosen CRM solution is part of Stonewater's journey towards achieving a number of key business objectives: *Transforming Customer Service: Enhancing the way we deliver customer service at Stonewater, ensuring a more streamlined, responsive and customer-focused experience. *Eliminating Legacy System Constraints: Addressing the limitations of our current legacy systems by implementing a modern solution that overcomes inefficiencies and operational roadblocks. *Enhancing Agility: Increasing organisational agility through a platform that supports an ecosystem of apps and flexible bolt-on features, allowing for easier adaptation to future needs and technological advancements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Procedure: The Open Procedure is a single-stage, competitive and transparent procurement method where all interested suppliers are invited to submit their tenders. This approach ensures that every eligible supplier has the opportunity to participate and be considered for inclusion. Process Description: 1.Invitation to Tender: All potential suppliers are invited to submit their tenders in response to this procurement notice. The invitation will detail the requirements, scope of work, and specific criteria for how each bid will be assessed and scored. 2.Submission of Tenders: Suppliers must submit their tenders by the specified deadline. Submissions should include both their written technical responses and financial proposals, addressing the key requirements of the project. 3.Evaluation: oQualitative Evaluation: This will be assessed in two stages: (a) Bidders will provide written responses to the questions included in Document 3 - Questions. The evaluation will assess the quality, expertise, and suitability of each supplier's proposed approach and experience in delivering the required solution. It will also review their ability to support change management across Stonewater, as well as other aspects, such as their approach to delivering social value and sustainability initiatives. Answers will be completed on Stonewater's e-tendering portal, with Document 3 being used for guidance only. (b) The three highest placed bidders, following the conclusion of the evaluation of the written responses and commercial submissions, will be invited for a final stage interview. All information, including the questions that will be posed to bidders in this section can be found in Document 5 - Supplier Interview Questions. oQuantitative Evaluation: This will focus on the total price submitted by each bidder. Pricing will be assessed on a time and materials basis, using a pre-written submission document to ensure alignment with Stonewater's target cost for the project and the associated budgetary constraints. 4.Appointment to Contract: It is Stonewater's intention to appoint one supplier for the delivery of this project, based on the outcome of this tender exercise. 5.Contract Award: The successful bidder will be notified and formally appointed under contract, subject to negotiation and all checks and approvals being successfully achieved. Unsuccessful suppliers will be informed of the decision and will be provided with feedback on why they were unsuccessful. 6.Contract Management: Following appointment, the successful bidder will be expected to adhere to the terms of the contract and deliver the required services as outlined. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KQ6C9EWJ3V

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cfb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001107-2025
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
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
STONEWATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE8 6EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
North Whetstone
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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