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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has completed a procurement process for a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2: Cloud Software. This contract was awarded on 17 September 2025 and involves the procurement of cloud-based software services to enhance the council's capability in managing complaints, correspondence, Freedom of Information requests, and data incidents. The industry category is software supply services, and the project spans various regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement was conducted through a limited procurement method, focusing on direct award without prior publication of a competitive call as per the framework terms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software service provision, particularly those specialising in cloud-based solutions and CRM systems. Digital Interactive Limited, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business suited for such contracts, notably large-scale providers capable of delivering comprehensive module solutions without bespoke development. Business growth potential lies in meeting stringent public sector requirements efficiently, ensuring full compliance with procurement regulations and offering competitive pricing. Companies equipped to navigate framework agreements and deliver high-standard service offerings are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System

Notice Description

An effective CRM to log, record and be able to report on Complaints/ Correspondence/ FOI's/ SAR's/ Police requests & Data Incidents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of cloud-based software services via a call-off under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2: Cloud Software. The contract supports the delivery of an effective CRM to log, record and be able to report on Complaints/Correspondence/FOI's/SAR's/Police Requests and Data Incidents. The supplier was selected following a desktop evaluation of available services on the Digital Marketplace, in accordance with the framework's terms and conditions.

Options: This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 12 months,

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded via a compliant call-off under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2: Cloud Software. In accordance with the framework's terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Nottinghamshire County Council conducted a desktop evaluation of pre-approved supplier offerings listed on the Digital Marketplace. A total of 17 suppliers were longlisted based on their ability to meet the Council's functional requirements, pricing structure, and service availability. Following a comprehensive review of published service descriptions, pricing, and terms, the selected supplier Digital Interactive Ltd was identified as the only provider able to deliver all required modules and meet every specification criterion without the need for bespoke development or additional procurement. The framework permits direct award without further competition where a single supplier demonstrably meets all requirements. This approach ensures transparency, value for money, and full compliance with the framework's call-off procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065150-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Fraser Walker
Contact Email
fraser.walker@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL INTERACTIVE

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