Planning

Marketing Automation Software for the National Gallery

NATIONAL GALLERY

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Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery in London is in the planning stage of procuring a Marketing Automation Software, designed to enhance its marketing delivery through electronic multi-channel campaigns. This process, scheduled to result in further tender information by 1st July 2026, aims to engage the market, seeking suppliers capable of integrating their solutions with the Tessitura CRM Database and Adobe Commerce platform. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically CRM software, with the preliminary engagement deadline set for 29th May 2026. The software ultimately intended for use at the National Gallery will be essential in promoting services to visitors, subscribers, and members over a planned contract period beginning 1st January 2027 and running until the end of 2030, with potential extension up to 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software providers specialising in CRM and marketing automation with established integration capabilities or plans to develop such capabilities within six months. Businesses particularly those with expertise in database CRM integration and e-commerce platforms, will find this engagement beneficial to broaden their client base and showcase innovative solutions to meet modern marketing needs. The National Gallery's procurement is designed for transparency, welcoming inquiries that can lead to strategic dialogue and discovery sessions, potentially opening pathways for vibrant collaboration and growth opportunities within the public authority central government sector.

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Notice Title

Marketing Automation Software for the National Gallery

Notice Description

The National Gallery is conducting preliminary market engagement for the tender of an Electronic Marketing Platform. This software is required for the delivery of automated and single-send multi-channel campaigns for the promotion of services to its visitors, subscribers and members. Alongside marketing functionality the platform must be able to support: 1) an established integration with Tessitura CRM Database or have off-the shelf integration on its product roadmap for the next 6 months. 2) an established integration or equivalent solution with Adobe Commerce platform; or have this on its product roadmap for the next 6 months. This early engagement process is intended for the discovery of potential solutions and understanding of the market. This engagement is being disclosed for the purposes of transparency and we are not calling for active submissions for procurement at this stage, although we welcome relevant enquiries to lead to open dialogue and discovery sessions if needed.

Planning Information

This early engagement process is intended for the discovery of potential solutions and understanding of the market. This engagement is being disclosed for the purposes of transparency and we are not calling for active submissions for procurement at this stage, although we welcome relevant enquiries to lead to open dialogue and discovery sessions if needed. Interested suppliers should contact the team via email with information on their product and roadmap.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06848e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034875-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GALLERY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5DN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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