Independent Age has defined its requirements and assessed that either MS Dynamics or Salesforce represents the most appropriate technology for this project.
The time line for the selection process is as follows:
1. | Request for tender documents issued | 08 March 2019 |
2. | Opportunity for discussion with Project Lead | 14 March 2019 |
3. | Deadline for initial questions 12.30pm | 15 March 2019 |
4. | FAQs document returned to all potential suppliers | 18 March 2019 |
5. | Meet the buyer event | 20 March 2019 |
6. | Tenders returned to Independent Age – the tenderer will supply a compliant tender including a quote, with a breakdown of components for the entire scope of supply. This will indicate likely ongoing licence costs as a separate item within the quote | 22 March 2019 |
7. | Shortlisted tenderers notified – up to three preferred tenderers will be selected on the basis of the tender assessment criteria. A development brief will also be provided. | 25 March 2019 |
8. | Development Exercise: A brief will be provided to each of the three shortlisted organisations who will be asked to undertake a development process with staff at Independent Age. | 28 & 29 March 2019 |
9. | Shortlisted tenderers invited to present at Independent Age’s London Office. | 2 April 2019 |
10. | Notification of successful tenderer | 5 April 2019 |
11. | Contract negotiation and signing | 19 April 2019 |
Please find two main documents to assist your application below:
Next steps
Book a conversation on 12th March with the Project Lead by calling 020 7605 4493
Please email questions and submissions to crmtender@independentage.org