Planning

Digital Student Experience/PRO/PIN/2020

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Planning

04 Sep 2020 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (OU) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Digital Student Experience/PRO/PIN/2020," aimed at enhancing their digital capabilities within the education sector. Located in Milton Keynes, England, this process revolves around software and information systems, as indicated by the relevant CPV classification (48000000). A critical date for potential suppliers is the engagement end date set for 25th September 2020. This opportunity primarily involves a request for information (RFI), as the OU seeks to engage with suppliers concerning front-end user experiences and content management tools.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on software development, particularly those with expertise in user experience design, content management systems, and marketing automation tools. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process actively seeks their engagement. By responding to this RFI, businesses can showcase their capabilities and potentially position themselves for future competitive opportunities with the Open University, enabling growth in the education technology market.

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Notice Title

Digital Student Experience/PRO/PIN/2020

Notice Description

This is a request for information only. The OU is carrying out pre-market research for: - A front-end UX layer to allow students to interact with one platform instead of multiple and allow a personalised experience for the user. - A content store to allow our help and guidance to be stored in a single location to increase consistency and reduce duplication. - A marketing automation tool to help us improve our student interventions to analyse how we can be helping students and enquirers Suppliers that would like to respond to this request for information must do so on In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity), details in Communication above. A RFI pack is available to download on In-Tend. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is not a call for competition, for the purposes of Regulation 26(9) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-606f1196-738c-401c-abc2-45c107e1dd41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdd296b-e86f-42fc-9d14-b3a5b0422af9
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
4 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2020Expired
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

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

Notice Documents

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