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Award for Specialist Software - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for specialist software, specifically the CRM system - Raiser's Edge and NetCommunity, with a total contract value of £55,000. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted using an open procedure. The tender process completed on 5th June 2019, with the university justifying the negotiated procedure due to the technical specifications requiring a unique solution compatible with existing systems. The procurement took place in Aberdeen, Scotland.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for software companies specialising in CRM systems, particularly those that have similar platforms compatible with education sector requirements. Businesses that focus on innovative solutions in the education technology space or enhance customer relationship management capabilities would be well-suited to compete in future tenders similar to this one. As the university has established a direct supplier relationship with Blackbaud Europe, future contracts may open avenues for collaboration or partnerships that can benefit firms in this niche.

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Notice Title

Award for Specialist Software - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for CRM system - Raiser's Edge and NetCommunity. The University of Aberdeen considers the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in terms of Regulations 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 is justified because of absences of competition for technical reasons - i.e there is only one supplier who can provide the required CRM system which is compatible with other platforms used within the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for CRM system - Raiser's Edge and NetCommunity. The University of Aberdeen considers the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in terms of Regulations 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 is justified because of absences of competition for technical reasons - i.e there is only one supplier who can provide the required CRM system which is compatible with other platforms used within the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000586171
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356206
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
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
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBAUD EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356206
    Award for Specialist Software - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract for CRM system - Raiser's Edge and NetCommunity. The University of Aberdeen considers the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in terms of Regulations 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 is justified because of absences of competition for technical reasons - i.e there is only one supplier who can provide the required CRM system which is compatible with other platforms used within the University.

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