Planning

Information Rights Software/PRO/PIN/2021

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Planning

30 Mar 2021 at 09:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for the "Information Rights Software" project, classified under software package and information systems. The deadline for suppliers to submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) is noon on the 29th of April 2021. Briefing sessions for interested suppliers will be held from the 6th to the 14th of April 2021, offering an opportunity to gain further insights into the project. The location for the project is Milton Keynes, England.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in software development and information systems. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions related to information rights management and eager to engage with the Open University are encouraged to participate. With the limit on briefing sessions, those ready to act swiftly will likely gain a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information Rights Software/PRO/PIN/2021

Notice Description

Suppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity). Suppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by no later that noon on 29th April 2021. Submissions must be made via the In-Tend correspondence function. The OU is offering a limited number of briefing sessions to suppliers on a first come, first served basis. The purpose of the briefing session is to provide further context to our requirement and for suppliers to ask questions and share some of their solution ideas with us prior to submitting their formal RFI response. The briefing sessions will be on a one-to-one basis. They will be held on from the 6th till the 14th April 2021 and the timeslots available are indicated in the RFI response pack with questions on how to request a session. The sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams. Additional information: How to Apply - Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-223e5d9f-8534-4c75-918b-1e5b1a15b39b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e060c1b-d41b-4f10-9c57-4f43c56fe3bc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

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