Award

Tender for an ePortfolio Solution

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2021 at 09:54

TenderAmendment

04 Sep 2020 at 16:56

Tender

04 Sep 2020 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (OU) has awarded a contract for the "Tender for an ePortfolio Solution," focused on procuring a customisable, cost-effective Software as a Service (SaaS) ePortfolio system to enhance its Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Programmes. The procurement process utilised an open method and was conducted in accordance with the above-threshold open procedure. The contract is valued at £2,000,000 and will commence on 3rd February 2021, with a duration of five years, which can be extended to a maximum of ten years. The tender was initially published on 4th September 2020, and close of the initial tender period was on 21st September 2020, located in Milton Keynes, England. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for technology firms, particularly those with expertise in SaaS and educational technologies, to expand their business in the public sector. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative and tailored ePortfolio solutions are encouraged to engage with the Open University for potential future projects. The need for ongoing support and technical expertise also highlights opportunities for service and consultancy firms in implementing and maintaining the chosen solution throughout the contract's duration.

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Notice Title

Tender for an ePortfolio Solution

Notice Description

The Open University (OU) are tendering for a streamlined, customisable, cost effective, SaaS ePortfolio system for supporting its Higher (Levels 4&5) and Degree (Levels 6&7) Apprenticeship Programmes to be delivered as a Software as a Service (Saas)/cloud based solution, including support and maintenance. The solution may be rolled out further across the OU as the OU sees fit. The contract is for an initial period of 5years and may be extended by the OU for further periods up to a maximum of 10 years in total at its discretion. We also require support and technical expertise to help implement the solution. Address to express and interest and download tender documentation: https://in- tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3ef083a-4ff1-4060-a22f-d81c624025b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d358170-0ae2-45c9-86ea-d9ad1312dc67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£518,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2031 Over 5 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
Michelle Plimmer
Contact Email
michelle.plimmer@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01908 652002

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6BP
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

MYKNOWLEDGEMAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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