Planning

Technology Partner(s)/PME/PRO/2025

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

12 Dec 2024 at 13:22

Planning

12 Dec 2024 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the "Technology Partner(s)/PME/PRO/2025" project, currently in the planning stage. The procurement is focused on systems and technical consultancy services, with additional services including software support, maintenance, and development. This procurement process includes two main areas of support: maintaining IT infrastructure and applications and providing specialist skills for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Open Learn environment. The engagement process will run until 12 March 2025. The selected supplier(s) will provide services globally, including in the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Oversea Territories, and globally. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their responses via the provided links.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in IT infrastructure, software development, and educational technology solutions. Companies specialising in IT system maintenance and support or those providing bespoke software solutions will find this contract particularly advantageous. The Open University's drive for continuous improvement in its technological infrastructure ensures sustained demand for these services, offering a stable and potentially lucrative collaboration for suitable partners. Furthermore, as this is not a recurrent procurement, successful suppliers could secure a unique position in a high-profile institution's technology operations.

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Notice Title

Technology Partner(s)/PME/PRO/2025

Notice Description

The Open University (The OU) is publishing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of the OU's engagement in market research and offer potential suppliers the opportunity to participate. The OU is looking to engage partner(s) to provide technical resource to support the OU and its suppliers in its activities in two main areas; Lot 1 Run and Maintain ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure and applications; Lot 2 Moodle Specialist technology skills to support the OU's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Open Learn environment. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7a09613-87dc-4aff-948b-463e17393f0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4460a92c-6c28-4645-aee8-1b23a8f09dfc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72267200 - Repair of information technology software

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2025Expired
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
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
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

Notice URLs

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