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Tender for a Data Management Platform

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Award

16 Feb 2021 at 09:50

Award Notice
Tender

04 Sep 2020 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (OU) is conducting a tender for a Data Management Platform, which must be delivered as a Software as a Service (SaaS)/cloud-based solution, alongside necessary support and maintenance. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 48000000. Published on 4th September 2020, the tender was open until 7th September 2020, with a total contract value of £12,000,000. The contract period spans from 30th November 2020 to 29th November 2030, with the potential for further extensions up to a maximum of 10 years. The primary buyer, the Open University, is located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in data management, software development, and IT services, particularly those that can offer cloud-based solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate. The successful delivery of the project may not only enhance the capabilities of the Open University but could also lead to further scaling and additional contracts in related areas, making it a lucrative prospect for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for a Data Management Platform

Notice Description

The Open University (OU) is tendering for a Data Management Platform to be delivered as a Software as a Service (Saas)/cloud based solution, including support and maintenance. The platform must be capable of delivering the following core competencies: Data Quality, Data Governance, Metadata and Master Data and must be delivered as a single integrated environment. The solution may scaled up and be rolled out further across the OU subject successful implementation. The contract is for an initial period of 3 years and may be extended by the OU for further periods up to a maximum of 10 years in total at its discretion. We also require support and technical expertise to help implement the solution. Address to express and interest and download tender documentation: https://in- tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b611b3f-49c2-4802-89a9-e8bac06d8de6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edec480-1ef6-45f6-ae86-e1e6840508b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£238,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2021 - 10 Nov 2031 Over 5 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
Michelle Plimmer
Contact Email
michelle.plimmer@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01908 652002

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
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

MASTECH INFOTRELLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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