Tender

Contract for the Provision of Customer Relationship Management System

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

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23 May 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University, located in Aberdeen, UK, is actively seeking submissions for a contract to implement a comprehensive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This tender, classified under the CPV code 48445000 for Customer Relation Management software package, aims to enhance student recruitment and the admissions process at the university, utilising Microsoft Dynamics CRM. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current stage of this process is the tender phase, with the final submission deadline set for 2nd July 2025 at 12:00 BST. Interested parties should be aware of the procurement focus on goods within the education sector, and electronic submissions are requested through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in CRM software development, particularly those experienced with industry-specific packages or developing customer services solutions (CPV codes 72212445 and 79342300). Companies delivering high-quality technical capabilities, strategic growth solutions, and competitive pricing will find this contract appealing. Valued at £300,000 with a potential 12-month extension, the project offers favourable conditions for firms to expand their portfolio within the higher education sector. Businesses equipped to deliver a CRM system that facilitates seamless interactions from prospective student contact to enrolment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract and potentially forge a strong ongoing partnership with Robert Gordon University.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Customer Relationship Management System

Notice Description

The University is aiming to implement a comprehensive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ideally built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, as part of a broader strategic initiative to drive growth and improve conversion rates. The overarching ambition is not just to streamline the admissions process but to enhance the entire student recruitment journey. This includes efficiently managing interactions with prospective students, optimizing marketing and communication strategies, and ensuring a seamless experience from first contact to enrolment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is aiming to implement a comprehensive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ideally built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, as part of a broader strategic initiative to drive growth and improve conversion rates. The overarching ambition is not just to streamline the admissions process but to enhance the entire student recruitment journey. This includes efficiently managing interactions with prospective students, optimizing marketing and communication strategies, and ensuring a seamless experience from first contact to enrolment.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0520de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025791-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

72212445 - Customer Relation Management software development services

79342300 - Customer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 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
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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