Planning

Technology Partner(s)/PME/PRO/2025

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

06 Dec 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (OU) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the procurement of technology partners under the title "Technology Partner(s)/PME/PRO/2025". This procurement is categorised under systems and technical consultancy services (CPV 72220000) and involves two lots: the first, "Run and Maintain", focuses on technical resources for IT infrastructure stability and improvement, with an estimated value of £10 million per annum, and the second, "Moodle Specialist", pertains to supporting the OU's Virtual Learning Environment, valued at £1 million per annum. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, is centred in the Milton Keynes area (UKJ12), with key communications expected by 6th December 2024. The total estimated contract value is £11 million. Interested suppliers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the In-Tend platform starting the week commencing 9th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and educational technology. Companies with expertise in IT infrastructure management or Moodle platform support are well-positioned to compete, given the specific focus areas of the lots. This procurement offers substantial annual financial commitments, offering sustainable business growth opportunities. Being shortlisted as a preferred supplier for The Open University, a reputable institution, could enhance business credentials and open doors to future collaborations and projects within the educational sector and beyond.

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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 objective of the Expression Of Interest (EOI) is for the OU to obtain key information about the potential suppliers we may consider to be included in the pre-market engagement process and to determine broadly the level of interest for any future procurement.Suppliers are invited to complete and submit the OUPA11164 Technology Partner EOI Response Document on In-Tend which will be made available w/c 09-Dec at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/

Lot Information

Run and Maintain

Lot 1 - Run and Maintain: A Technology Partner providing technical resource to ensure the stability, security, and continuous improvement of the IT infrastructure and applications. Estimated c. PS10 million per annum.

Moodle Specialist

Lot 2 - Moodle Specialist: A Technology Partner providing Moodle specialist technical resource to support the OU's Virtual Learning Environment and Open Learn environment. Estimated c. PS1 million per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039411-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2024Expired
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 Services
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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