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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and a Marketing Automation platform

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

Buyer Address: Finance Office, Bangor, UKL12, LL57 2TR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: e.wells@bangor.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
3618000.0 GBP
Gross: 4341600.0 GBP
Published
12 Mar 2026, 14:48
Deadline
17 Apr 2026, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72212445 - Customer Relation Management software development services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The University requires an enterprise-grade solution that integrates the functionality of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and a Marketing Automation platform. This solution will transform student recruitment operations by moving from scattered data silos to a centralised, intelligence-led engagement strategy.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html

Link Description: All tender documents are available on the etenderwales eProcurement portal.

Link Description: Technical requirements are available on the etenderwales portal.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022403-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: If, during the term of the Contract, the Provider develops new or enhanced service features that improve outcomes, deliver additional public benefit, or offer demonstrable value for money to Bangor University and its Students, the Authority may elect to adopt these enhancements in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Contract's modification provisions. Any enhancements incorporated into the Contract will be subject to mutually agreed commercial terms and documented through the appropriate contract modification process.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 3,618,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 4,341,600.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-06-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Functional Requirements (48%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Presentation (12%)

Documents

Document Description: All tender documents are available on the etenderwales eProcurement portal.

Document Description: Technical requirements are available on the etenderwales portal.

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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