Award

Data Modelling Tool

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Award

29 May 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Open University in Milton Keynes, England, which recently completed the award stage for a contract titled "Data Modelling Tool". This contract falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is valued at £165,741.60. The process was managed through a selective procurement method via a framework agreement call-off. The key dates include the award on 7th April 2025, with the contract period running from 9th April 2025 to 8th April 2027. The procurement aimed to provide erwin Data Modeler & erwin ER360 subscription licences and accompanying maintenance services to the buying organisation.

This opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in software solutions and information systems. Although the contract is complete, businesses of a large scale, such as Sandhill Consultants Limited, which successfully secured this tender, could model their service offerings or strategies based on this opportunity. Companies with capabilities in software subscriptions, particularly those experienced in serving educational institutions or similar sectors, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with tenders like these can expand a company's market footprint and partnership opportunities with reputable institutions like the Open University.

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Notice Title

Data Modelling Tool

Notice Description

Provision of erwin Data Modeler & erwin ER360 subscription licences, with erwin Platform Basic Model - per server 24x7 SaaS Subscription. G-Cloud 14. - erwin Data Modeler Workgroup Edition Concurrent-User, 24-month subscription licence - erwin ER360 Unlimited Concurrent-User, 24-month subscription licence - erwin DM Workgroup Edition & ER360 Platform Basic Model, per server 24x7 SaaS, 24-month subscription licence - Accompanying maintenance & support services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ae2e355-ddff-49dc-9d73-ff70cf213902
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d12313-79c3-477e-a680-0261dbacbfbd
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
£165,741 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,741 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2027 1-2 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
Procurement Team
Contact Email
fbs-procurement@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01908655814

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

SANDHILL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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