---
title: "Award of contract for Alumni and fundraising CRM"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800277"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800277.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2025-05-30"
---

# Award of contract for Alumni and fundraising CRM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800277

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen, a large body governed by public law, has completed the procurement process for an Alumni and Fundraising CRM under the APUC framework reference ITS1054AP. The contract, valued at £242,741, was directly awarded to Blackbaud Europe, a small or medium-sized enterprise based in London. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure. It involves services to be delivered mainly in the region of UKM50. The award was finalised on 29th May 2025, following the announcement of the contract award on 30th May 2025.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in customer relationship management systems, especially those focusing on the education sector. Companies that excel in delivering comprehensive CRM solutions with a focus on fundraising and alumni engagement would find this procurement particularly fruitful. SMEs like Blackbaud Europe that can offer niche customisation and support services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The leveraging of an open procurement method indicates opportunities for fair competition among similar enterprises meeting the high standards expected by the University of Aberdeen.

## Notice

Direct award using APUC framework reference ITS1054AP Alumni & Fundraising CRM and Associated Services in order to create a call off contract with Blackbaud Europe Ltd.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award using APUC framework reference ITS1054AP Alumni & Fundraising CRM and Associated Services in order to create a call off contract with Blackbaud Europe Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531445 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £242,741 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLACKBAUD EUROPE; UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531445

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531445
  Award of contract for Alumni and fundraising CRM - Direct award using APUC framework reference ITS1054AP Alumni & Fundraising CRM and Associated Services in order to create a call off contract with Blackbaud Europe Ltd.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800277

## Provenance

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