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title: "Business to Business CRM Proof of Concept"
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# Business to Business CRM Proof of Concept

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-715f20c6-6ef6-403b-a359-85530403a442

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Sheffield Hallam University seeking a "Business to Business CRM Proof of Concept" to enhance its management of external organisational relationships. This project falls within the IT services sector, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The contract was awarded to Crimson Consultants, with a value of £52,000, following a direct procurement method. The contract period commenced on 14th May 2017 and is set to conclude on 13th November 2017. The university's location is in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, and the tender was completed on 1st May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the IT services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in CRM systems and software development. Companies that excel in innovative technology solutions and have experience in delivering proof of concept projects would be particularly well-placed to participate in future tenders of this kind. The focus on user-friendly implementation and organisation-specific cultural considerations suggest that suppliers with a strong consultative approach will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

There is an immediate need for a business to business CRM system and Proof of Concept which allows 5 areas to manage their relationships with external organisations. This is to enable Sheffield Hallam University to: - quickly and inexpensively implement basic CRM functionality that will provide real benefit. - Avoid unnecessary complications resulting from multiple and complex requirements - Allow early visualisation on the look and feel of the solution and to refine requirements - Ensure the software works in our environment - Allow the university to identify whether the solution is quick to implement - Confront any cultural and organisational behaviours that may exist The primary objective of this project is to roll out a POC that gives all relevant areas a shared space to manage their business contacts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e73ad42-2fd3-484e-b3b5-6f1d22268ca5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2017 - 13 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRIMSON CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 May 2017 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e73ad42-2fd3-484e-b3b5-6f1d22268ca5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e73ad42-2fd3-484e-b3b5-6f1d22268ca5
  15th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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