Planning

Energy Comapny Customer Relation Management System (CRM)

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for an Energy Company Customer Relation Management System (CRM) on behalf of the Gateshead Energy Company. This procurement process aims to implement a scalable cloud-based CRM system to enhance customer engagement with an expanding network under new Heat Network Regulations. The procurement falls under the services category and is relevant to the system management software industry. The contract period is scheduled from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with associated activities in the UK region. Potential suppliers must note that preliminary engagement is open until 6th May 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to register on the NEPO portal for further details.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud-based CRM systems and software-related services to partner with a public authority aiming to connect 15,000 new customers. Companies experienced in delivering system management and programming services for packaged software products would find this procurement particularly suited to their expertise. Engaging in this tender not only offers potential for business growth by securing a public sector client but also establishes a presence in the energy sector, contributing to the organisation's customer relationship enhancement efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Comapny Customer Relation Management System (CRM)

Notice Description

Gateshead Council publishing on behalf of Gateshead Energy Company (GEC). GEC is currently updating its customer relations management processes in line with upcoming Heat Network Regulations. To support the growing network aiming to connect an additional 15,000 customers and ensure that key requirements for engagement with customers are achieved, GEC is looking to procure a scalable cloud-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Planning Information

Please Register on OPEN Portal https://www.nepo.org/open and search opportunity OPEN2025680 to see engagement process details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050591
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016212-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48781000 - System management software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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