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Adobe Connect and Collab8

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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26 Nov 2025 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has concluded a procurement process for the provision of "Adobe Connect and Collab8" software, classified under Software package and information systems, with Academia Limited as the successful supplier. The procurement was executed via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process commenced with a tender period ending on 12th November 2025, culminating in the contract award on 26th November 2025. This service agreement, valued at £1,334,488.06, is set to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The buying organisation, The Open University, is based in Milton Keynes, England.

This procurement presents substantial growth potential, particularly for large-scale enterprises with software solutions that integrate with educational platforms such as Adobe Connect and Moodle. The long-term contract signifies a stable revenue opportunity for qualified suppliers. Despite the completion of this particular contract, businesses with capabilities in delivering comprehensive software package solutions within the UK can benefit by preparing for similar tenders, commonly sourced via framework agreements and selective procurement methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adobe Connect and Collab8

Notice Description

Adobe Connect and Moodle Plug-in software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-119026a1-e055-4ea0-8337-a8209427cf0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77583e85-682d-4d9f-b08b-31abae463824
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,334,488 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,334,488 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Academia Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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