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Database & Customer Relationship Management System

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, has completed the procurement process for a "Database & Customer Relationship Management System" aimed at managing alumni relationships. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior competition. The contract has been awarded to Blackbaud Europe Ltd for providing their software solution, Raiser's Edge NXT, crucial for day-to-day operations due to its unique fit with the University's existing systems. The contract, valued at 55,204 GBP, was signed on September 2, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods category, especially those offering database and customer relationship management solutions, to engage with the University of Aberdeen. As the contract has been awarded without prior competition due to technical reasons, businesses with innovative and critical solutions tailored to specific organisational needs could find success in similar future procurements by the University. Understanding the buyer's unique requirements and tailoring proposals to address those needs effectively can increase the chances of competing successfully in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Database & Customer Relationship Management System

Notice Description

Database and Customer Relationship Management System for the University's Alumni

Lot Information

Lot 1

Database & Customer Relationship Management System for University's Alumni Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). Raiser's Edge NXT provided by Blackbaud is the sole depository for graduate information held by the University. It is critical to day-to-day operations and is irreplaceable at this stage. A formal procurement process will be carried out in the near future for a contract for September 2023 onwards.

Procurement Information

Database & Customer Relationship Management System for University's Alumni Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). Raiser's Edge NXT provided by Blackbaud is the sole depository for graduate information held by the University. It is critical to day-to-day operations and is irreplaceable at this stage. A formal procurement process will be carried out in the near future for a contract for September 2023 onwards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000705619
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458069
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,204 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20223 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
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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