---
title: "Award for Specialist Software - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000586171"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2019-06-06"
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# Award for Specialist Software - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000586171

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356206 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356206

## 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586171

## Provenance

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