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Contract award for Skills and Capability under GCloud13

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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27 Jun 2024 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has awarded a contract for Skills and Capability under the GCloud13 framework agreement. The contract involves the procurement of a software solution to help design a capability model and understand digital capabilities of staff, aligning with industry standard frameworks. The tender value is £360,000 GBP, with a tender period ending on 8th May 2024 and a contract period spanning from 3rd June 2024 to 2nd June 2025. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The buyer is The Open University based in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender opportunity under GCloud13 can benefit businesses providing software package and information systems services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete, as the procurement process aims to support SMEs. Companies in the technology and consulting sectors are well-suited to engage in this contract award process. Interested businesses should prepare to meet the requirements specified in the tender, aligning with industry standard frameworks and digital capabilities expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract award for Skills and Capability under GCloud13

Notice Description

Contract award under GCloud13 (https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.13) for a software solution to help the OU design a capability model and a need to understand the digital capabilities of staff, whilst aligning to industry standard frameworks, including DDaT and SFIAplus. This includes consultancy, training and a software solution (including software system support and maintenance). The work is being delivered in phases and statements of work (SoW) relating to work within a phase may be agreed between the Parties as necessary to firm up requirements as they become known and to both cost and more accurately allocate resource to deliver those requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b1facf-5db9-4665-a65f-b5ac9d4120da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f26621-b876-4da7-9e41-aaef0734fb4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2025 6-12 months
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
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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

BCS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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