Monday, July 14, 2008
Museums Galleries Scotland wishes to commission a firm to develop a new Customer Relationship Management database to replace the current database systems.
Background
Museums Galleries Scotland is the lead body for the funding, development and advocacy of over 340 museums and galleries in Scotland. We are the recognised representative of and advisor to a membership which includes all 32 local authorities, 162 independent trusts, 7 regimental trusts, 9 universities and 3 national collections. Our vision is of a welcoming museums and galleries sector that opens doors and celebrates collections, inspiring creativity, learning and enjoyment for all.
Museums Galleries Scotland is planning to redevelop its database systems, and wishes to use the opportunity to ensure that users’ current and future needs are accounted for.
The redevelopment will aim to:
Timescales
The contract will begin on appointment with an anticipated completing date for the project of March 2009.
Development requirements
Design and implementation of a new CRM database. Migration of data from existing systems.
Contractors will be short-listed on the basis of relevant experience and demonstrated expertise in the following areas:
How to register an interest
Details should be illustrated clearly in the Expression of Interest. If you wish your organisation to be considered for inclusion on the list from which contractors will be invited to tender, please complete an Expression of Interest Form with a maximum length of 2 pages, and return it to Kelvin Aston, ICT Development Manager (Internal) (kelvina@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk) by 12 noon on Friday 25 July 2008.
Only a limited number of contractors will be invited to tender and the submission of an expression of interest should not be taken as a guarantee of inclusion on the shortlist.
