This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2026 at 12:40

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland has completed the procurement process for a cloud-hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution aimed at enhancing fundraising and supporter engagement. The contract, awarded to Brightwire, covers the period from June 2026 to December 2028, with potential extensions subject to performance. The project involves replacing a legacy system with modern CRM capabilities, improving data governance, and integrating membership and communication functionalities. Situated in Edinburgh, this service-based contract utilised an open procedure in compliance with public procurement regulations, with a total budget of £181,400. The procurement process concluded with the signing of the contract on 16th July 2026 following the tender's active status earlier in the year.

This procurement activity presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software implementation, development, and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in CRM systems and cloud solutions. The contract emphasized high technical quality, valuing technical expertise at 80% against price, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses focusing on innovation and quality delivery. Such contracts are well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Brightwire, which can leverage their expertise to provide tailored service offerings and gain visibility and experience through collaboration with prominent public institutions. The open nature of the procurement process ensures a competitive environment, enhancing opportunities for businesses to expand their footprint in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution

Notice Description

The National Library of Scotland (the Library) is procuring a Service Provider to implement a cloud-hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution and associated services in partnership with the Library. The contract covers the first phase of the Library's wider CRM programme. It focuses on improving fundraising and supporter engagement, strengthening communications and stewardship, and establishing secure, governed data flows between systems. It is expected that the contract will cover the period from June 2026 to 31 December 2028 (with implementation running to 31 December 2026, followed by 24 months support & maintenance), with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months, awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the first phase of the Library's wider CRM programme, the Library is in the process of procuring a service provider to implement a cloud-hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution and associated services in partnership with the Library. The first phase focuses on the establishment of secure and governed data flows between systems for the purpose of improving fundraising and supporter engagement, strengthening communications and stewardship. It is intended to: - Replace the existing legacy fundraising CRM (Raiser's Edge) with a modern cloud-hosted CRM solution - Migrate agreed user data and enable core CRM functionality for communications, fundraising, and supporter management - Sync membership data between the in-house Customer Registration System (CRS) and the new CRM - Enable centrally controlled communications to members and supporters, including consent, preference, and suppression management - Support improved join, renew and donate journeys through integration with parallel web design work - Establish clear governance for data, consent, and reporting Additional information: The new CRM Solution is supported through funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies as part of the Bloomberg Digital Accelerator Programme.

Renewal: Optional extension up to 3 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£181,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks 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
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1EW
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTWIRE

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