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Alvaria Cloud Contact System Extension

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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13 May 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Alvaria Cloud Contact System Extension" has been completed by The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, England. This tender pertained to the technology and software industry, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems, with services required across the United Kingdom. The award stage concluded with a contract awarded on 29th April 2025, and the contract period is set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the technology sector, particularly those adept in providing contact centre services and robust software solutions. While the procurement opportunity was specific, it favoured larger organisations, as indicated by the lack of suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses that can deliver extensive cloud-based solutions and possess the necessary infrastructure to service a nationwide client base may find future projects of this nature highly beneficial and aligned with their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Alvaria Cloud Contact System Extension

Notice Description

Alvaria Cloud Education call centre software, contact centre services and systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20b688b2-ae87-45d9-81d2-142579007996
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b65beb-4375-460c-983a-039f0aa827d6
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
£2,285,495 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,285,495 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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