---
title: "CRM Fundraising and Donor Management SaaS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# CRM Fundraising and Donor Management SaaS

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673b4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CRM Fundraising and Donor Management SaaS" contract was initiated by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, classified under the Customer Relation Management software package within the goods category, involved a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. A contract was awarded on 25th March 2026 following the award procedure under the APUC Framework ITS1054 AP. The contracting process reached completion with a direct award to Blackbaud Europe, valued at £85,692, and the date of signing was 5th February 2026. This procurement, delivered to the region UKM75, focused heavily on technical quality with an award criteria weighting of 70% for technical and 30% for price.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in CRM software development and fundraising support services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions. Organisations similar to Blackbaud Europe, especially those with expertise in alumni and donor management systems, can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Firms with a strong presence in SaaS offerings and those involved in educational and fundraising CRM platforms could find it beneficial to position themselves for future tenders involving direct awards through established frameworks like APUC. This contract exemplifies a partnership with a well-respected institution, thus allowing businesses to enhance their reputation by association with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's prestigious educational operations.

## Notice

CRM Fundraising and Donor Management SaaS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CRM SaaS. Additional information: This was a direct award Call off Contract with the top ranked supplier on APUC Framework ITS1054 AP - Alumni & Fundraising CRM

### Procurement Information

This is a Call off Contract with the top ranked supplier on the APUC Framework Alumni CRM & Associated Services (ITS1054 AP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027253-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,692 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKBAUD EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027253-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823124
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11182

## Provenance

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