Planning

Information Rights Software/PRO/PIN/2021

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

29 Mar 2021 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is currently planning a procurement process for the title "Information Rights Software" within the software package and information systems industry category. This pre-market research initiative, classified under goods, aims to identify a suitable software solution for their day-to-day GDPR and FOIA operational requirements. Interested suppliers must submit their Request for Information Response Document by noon on 29th April 2021. Additionally, the university is hosting briefing sessions from 6th to 14th April 2021, providing an opportunity for potential suppliers to discuss requirements in detail.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in GDPR compliance and information security solutions. Companies providing security and data management software could benefit from engaging in this process, as the Open University seeks to enhance its operational capabilities. Participation in the briefings and responding to the request for information could position suppliers favourably for future contracts, thereby facilitating business growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Information Rights Software/PRO/PIN/2021

Notice Description

This is a request for information only. The OU is carrying out pre-market research to identify a software solution to support its day-to-day GDPR and FOIA operational requirements.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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Open University is looking for a software solution to support its day-to-day GDPR and FOIA operational requirements (case management) including data subject access request management, breach management, FOI request management, information risk management, cookie consent management, audit/monitoring, reporting and evidence presentation.The OU would like to receive information from suppliers that can help deliver and support this solution.Suppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity). Suppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by no later that noon on 29th April 2021. Submissions must be made via the In-Tend Submit My Return function.The OU is offering a limited number of briefing sessions to suppliers on a first come, first served basis. The purpose of the briefing session is to provide further context to our requirement and for suppliers to ask questions and share some of their solution ideas with us prior to submitting their formal RFI response. The briefing sessions will be on a one-to-one basis. They will be held on from the 6th till the 14th April 2021 and the timeslots available are indicated in the RFI response pack with questions on how to request a session. The sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006454-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48730000 - Security software package

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Manager
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908274066

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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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