CRM & Portals Software & Associated Services (Microsoft 365 Platform)

A Tender Notice
by THRIVE HOMES LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
6 year
Value
£500K
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
20 Jun 2021
Delivery
To 04 Apr 2028 (est.)
Deadline
26 Jul 2021 11:00

Concepts

Location

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The provision of a new CRM & Customer Portal software solution within a Microsoft 365 platform

Total Quantity or Scope

Thrive wants to embark on a business transformation programme which will improve front and back end services for both customers and colleagues. The way in which the social housing sector makes use of IT is undergoing a radical change, often utilising cloud-based technologies that allow information to flow seamlessly throughout an organisation, ideally suited to an agile and mobile operating environment. Thrive's Strategic Framework includes strategic objectives for customers, staff, and technology. The strategic objectives of "a good place to work" wants to see more people work remotely and recognise that a "one size fits all" model doesn't meet the expectations of different generations. In respect of the technology the strategic objectives are to develop the role of technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness for both customers and staff. To meet these strategic objectives, it is clear that the number of different applications and it uses, as this complexity is hindering achievement of its strategic objectives, which is concentrated around growth, financial resilience, enhanced working environment and a fair deal for customers. In March 2021 Thrive's board agreed a business case to deploy the Microsoft 365 technology stack over a three-year programme in the form of an Enterprise Resource Planning tool replacing legacy systems. There will be four procurement lots in total enabling more than one supplier to be successful. A summary of the procurement lots is shown below. • Lot 1 - Rent Accounting and Services Charges • Lot 2 - Housing Management • Lot 3 - Finance Management • Lot 4 - CRM and Customer Portal Please note the tender process will commence in June for all Lots. The final presentations for all four lots will take place in September with tenders awarded simultaneously at the start of October. The projects for all four lots will commence in October.

Renewal Options

The contract will be for an initial term of 48 months with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each

CPV Codes

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are not available.

Other Information

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